London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LC55 DKFMOT history

LC55 DKF is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 177,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2025
Mileage
177,814 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 DKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC55 DKF was last recorded at 177,814 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 3,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,600 miles · 2 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,214 miles
Average per year
6,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,814 miles
  • 2021 – 174,600 miles
  • 2020 – 168,784 miles
  • 2019 – 160,677 miles
  • 2018 – 148,138 miles
  • 2017 – 135,295 miles
  • 2016 – 130,653 miles
  • 2015 – 125,994 miles
  • 2014 – 117,440 miles
  • 2013 – 107,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,814 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,814 miles (+3,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    177,814 miles
    Test number
    697899377975
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Pass174,600 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    174,600 miles
    Test number
    353825233844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,784 miles (+8,107)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,784 miles
    Test number
    350454678383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,677 miles (+6,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,677 miles
    Test number
    727425603000
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,660 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    154,660 miles
    Test number
    734025726066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,138 miles (+5,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    148,138 miles
    Test number
    860160790371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,943 miles (+7,648)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    142,943 miles
    Test number
    463773751742
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass135,295 miles (+3,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    135,295 miles
    Test number
    977526607247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass131,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,655 miles
    Test number
    982520193823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,655 miles (+1,002)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,655 miles
    Test number
    295456519417
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass130,653 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    130,653 miles
    Test number
    605408765588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,974 miles (+2,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,974 miles
    Test number
    265115757324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass125,994 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,994 miles
    Test number
    843123572630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,168 miles (+3,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    121,168 miles
    Test number
    915871815113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass117,440 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,440 miles
    Test number
    426348604311
    • Note50% centre brake light working.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad wire broken

  16. Fail117,440 miles (+4,729)2 dangerous6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,440 miles
    Test number
    845957604347
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Note50% centre brake light working.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad wire broken

  17. Pass112,711 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    877062264136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail112,711 miles (+5,603)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    777601564188
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass107,108 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    107,108 miles
    Test number
    689899103324
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  20. Fail107,105 miles1 dangerous11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,105 miles
    Test number
    608398803306
    • DangerousOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Questions about LC55 DKF

Does LC55 DKF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC55 DKF expired on 19 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC55 DKF?
The MOT on LC55 DKF expired on 19 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC55 DKF done?
LC55 DKF was recorded at 177,814 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 6,500 miles a year.
Has LC55 DKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 DKF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on LC55 DKF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC55 DKF find?
LC55 DKF passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust corroded.

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