London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,499 cc

LE57 CXCMOT history

LE57 CXC is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 15 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 295,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
295,296 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
18,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 CXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 CXC was last recorded at 295,296 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 34,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jan 2021: 175,901 miles, lower than 216,133 miles on 30 Jan 2020.

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
260,632 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
34,664 miles
Average per year
18,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 295,296 miles
  • 2022 – 260,632 miles
  • 2021 – 175,993 miles
  • 2020 – 216,133 miles
  • 2019 – 214,951 miles
  • 2018 – 198,492 miles
  • 2017 – 182,293 miles
  • 2016 – 169,166 miles
  • 2015 – 153,346 miles
  • 2014 – 136,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass295,296 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass295,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    295,296 miles
    Test number
    443695885624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    628029790548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    434065640345
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass260,632 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    260,632 miles
    Test number
    153553146528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail260,577 miles (+84,584)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,577 miles
    Test number
    683138299984
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass175,993 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    175,993 miles
    Test number
    944926473343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail175,901 miles (-40,232)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,901 miles
    Test number
    719147681066
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security D piller (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security D piller (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper in the wrong place
  8. Pass216,133 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    216,133 miles
    Test number
    968242483909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail216,127 miles (+1,176)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,127 miles
    Test number
    954607159666
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  10. Pass214,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    214,951 miles
    Test number
    408030061095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail214,951 miles (+6,895)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,951 miles
    Test number
    252525313095
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass208,056 miles (+9,564)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    208,056 miles
    Test number
    906001789268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass198,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    198,492 miles
    Test number
    899739152159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail198,492 miles (+8,721)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,492 miles
    Test number
    696807198839
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play long bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower play in shock asorber bottom bush
    • AdvisoryOil leak around transmission cooler area
  15. Pass189,771 miles (+7,478)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    189,771 miles
    Test number
    576566995398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass182,293 miles (+5,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    182,293 miles
    Test number
    691981136208
    • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  17. Pass176,979 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    176,979 miles
    Test number
    953717995449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Fail176,979 miles (+7,813)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,979 miles
    Test number
    647862056756
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Pass169,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    169,166 miles
    Test number
    668963452962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Fail169,166 miles (+7,409)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,166 miles
    Test number
    414887713153
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Pass161,757 miles (+8,411)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    161,757 miles
    Test number
    560871376883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass153,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    153,346 miles
    Test number
    115311705240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail153,346 miles (+7,962)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,346 miles
    Test number
    566691205215
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass145,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    145,384 miles
    Test number
    285885515069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail145,384 miles (+8,611)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,384 miles
    Test number
    247073415029
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  26. Pass136,773 miles (+7,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,773 miles
    Test number
    259190294418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass129,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,112 miles
    Test number
    688258704004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail129,112 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,112 miles
    Test number
    876347604025
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop missing

Questions about LE57 CXC

Does LE57 CXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 CXC expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 CXC?
The MOT on LE57 CXC expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 CXC done?
LE57 CXC was recorded at 295,296 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 18,449 miles a year.
Has LE57 CXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 CXC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LE57 CXC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE57 CXC find?
LE57 CXC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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