London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,486 cc

LE57 CWGMOT history

LE57 CWG is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 29 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
118,250 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 CWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 CWG was last recorded at 118,250 miles on 5 May 2023, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2017: 8,027 miles, lower than 288,274 miles on 6 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,202 miles · 4 May 2023
Between the last two tests
48 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,250 miles
  • 2022 – 105,824 miles
  • 2021 – 83,386 miles
  • 2020 – 63,284 miles
  • 2019 – 46,318 miles
  • 2018 – 28,950 miles
  • 2017 – 8,027 miles
  • 2016 – 274,245 miles
  • 2015 – 245,109 miles
  • 2014 – 215,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,250 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper (2.5.A.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,250 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    118,250 miles
    Test number
    716515619342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,202 miles (+12,378)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,202 miles
    Test number
    193471631689
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod on rear axle, offside bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass105,824 miles (+9,156)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,824 miles
    Test number
    794080394958
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Central track rod, offside boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Pass96,668 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,668 miles
    Test number
    352993825866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,620 miles (+13,234)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,620 miles
    Test number
    252885571890
    • DangerousOffside Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning tight in movement (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass83,386 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,386 miles
    Test number
    414370121393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,307 miles (+20,023)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,307 miles
    Test number
    231766688885
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass63,284 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,284 miles
    Test number
    304276519531
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail63,254 miles (+16,936)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    520021318512
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass46,318 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,318 miles
    Test number
    477122225961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,303 miles (+6,676)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,303 miles
    Test number
    932629787762
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass39,627 miles (+10,677)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,627 miles
    Test number
    850693450204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,950 miles (+9,628)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,950 miles
    Test number
    433988201279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,322 miles (+11,295)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    19,322 miles
    Test number
    963831133139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass8,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    8,027 miles
    Test number
    324292776981
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Fail8,027 miles (-280,247)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,027 miles
    Test number
    450272901846
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Pass288,274 miles (+14,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    288,274 miles
    Test number
    577262167171
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  18. Pass274,245 miles (+16,434)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    274,245 miles
    Test number
    100673488683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass257,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    257,811 miles
    Test number
    461964517878
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
  20. Fail257,811 miles (+12,702)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,811 miles
    Test number
    811872539349
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
  21. Pass245,109 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    245,109 miles
    Test number
    308686895177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Fail245,109 miles (+14,353)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,109 miles
    Test number
    509446695169
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Pass230,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    230,756 miles
    Test number
    497515835034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail230,756 miles (+14,760)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,756 miles
    Test number
    856154635038
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  25. Pass215,996 miles (+13,828)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    215,996 miles
    Test number
    287209484499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass202,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    202,168 miles
    Test number
    209515734011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail202,168 miles9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,168 miles
    Test number
    129075434083
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LE57 CWG

Does LE57 CWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 CWG expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 CWG?
The MOT on LE57 CWG expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 CWG done?
LE57 CWG was recorded at 118,250 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023.
Has LE57 CWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 CWG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LE57 CWG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE57 CWG find?
LE57 CWG passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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