London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,402 cc

LF02 YWGMOT history

LF02 YWG is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 230,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
230,569 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 YWG
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
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 YWG was last recorded at 230,569 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 4,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2015: 178,162 miles, lower than 178,612 miles on 22 Sept 2015.
  • 6 Apr 2016: 150,264 miles, lower than 182,119 miles on 5 Apr 2016.

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
226,553 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,016 miles
Average per year
6,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,569 miles
  • 2025 – 226,553 miles
  • 2023 – 223,543 miles
  • 2021 – 214,291 miles
  • 2020 – 210,634 miles
  • 2019 – 205,447 miles
  • 2018 – 201,321 miles
  • 2017 – 196,294 miles
  • 2016 – 188,249 miles
  • 2015 – 178,162 miles
  • 2014 – 168,603 miles
  • 2013 – 153,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,569 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower riveted repair patch under passenger floor on inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass230,569 miles (+4,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    230,569 miles
    Test number
    389409416222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass226,553 miles (+3,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    226,553 miles
    Test number
    293167375722
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass223,543 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    223,543 miles
    Test number
    696134089002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail223,535 miles (+9,244)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,535 miles
    Test number
    330323528126
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass214,291 miles (+3,657)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    214,291 miles
    Test number
    645848795482
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body under rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body under rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass210,634 miles (+5,187)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    210,634 miles
    Test number
    971486670699
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside |And off side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass205,447 miles (+4,126)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    205,447 miles
    Test number
    672355428604
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tie bar end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass201,321 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    201,321 miles
    Test number
    554974277273
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower riveted repair patch under passenger floor on inner sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre scrubbed on inner edge & tread at 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cracks to inner & outer sidewalls also scrubbed on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre scrubbed on inner edge & tread at 2mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

  9. Fail201,321 miles (+5,027)3 major1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,321 miles
    Test number
    978481956359
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure Excess movement in housing bush (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower riveted repair patch under passenger floor on inner sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre scrubbed on inner edge & tread at 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cracks to inner & outer sidewalls also scrubbed on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre scrubbed on inner edge & tread at 2mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

  10. Pass196,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    196,294 miles
    Test number
    138653198000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Fail196,294 miles (+3,959)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,294 miles
    Test number
    971267338051
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass192,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    192,335 miles
    Test number
    907127054029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail192,335 miles (+4,086)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,335 miles
    Test number
    619696417195
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Middle body mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play Idler box (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides top rubbers (2.7.4)

  14. Pass188,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    188,249 miles
    Test number
    607964611745
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rubbers both sides (2.7.4)

  15. Fail188,249 miles (+37,985)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,249 miles
    Test number
    488511310997
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rubbers both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and rear (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass150,264 miles (-31,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    150,264 miles
    Test number
    602996985925
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail182,119 miles (+3,957)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,119 miles
    Test number
    538303992060
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass178,162 miles (-450)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    178,162 miles
    Test number
    910278730629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail178,612 miles (+5,279)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,612 miles
    Test number
    165136274225
    • DangerousOil Leak
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass173,333 miles (+4,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    173,333 miles
    Test number
    476067575014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  21. Pass168,603 miles (+4,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    168,603 miles
    Test number
    196765964230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass164,433 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    164,433 miles
    Test number
    108198274433
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail162,244 miles (+9,054)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,244 miles
    Test number
    407258074052
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass153,190 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    153,190 miles
    Test number
    356083663277
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak

Questions about LF02 YWG

Does LF02 YWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 YWG is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 YWG?
The MOT on LF02 YWG is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 YWG done?
LF02 YWG was recorded at 230,569 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,168 miles a year.
Has LF02 YWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 YWG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 YWG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF02 YWG find?
LF02 YWG passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler ball joint; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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