London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,402 cc

LL04 YFKMOT history

LL04 YFK is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 29 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 487,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2024
Mileage
487,063 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
20,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 YFK
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
2004
First used
29 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2024
Latest MOT test
16 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 YFK was last recorded at 487,063 miles on 16 May 2023, 413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2021: 485,802 miles, lower than 486,576 miles on 10 Feb 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
486,650 miles · 4 May 2022
Between the last two tests
413 miles
Average per year
20,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 487,063 miles
  • 2022 – 486,650 miles
  • 2021 – 485,802 miles
  • 2020 – 486,576 miles
  • 2019 – 474,844 miles
  • 2018 – 156,189 miles
  • 2017 – 427,701 miles
  • 2016 – 395,777 miles
  • 2015 – 358,641 miles
  • 2014 – 324,545 miles
  • 2013 – 289,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass487,063 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Outer x2 Body sills have trims covering them, thus restricting corrosion inspection.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall has cut in it, not exposing ply/cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass487,063 miles (+413)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    487,063 miles
    Test number
    997091979099
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass486,650 miles (+16)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    486,650 miles
    Test number
    520764081153
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (ALL ROUND) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (ALL ROUND) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak, bad now, but legal
    • AdvisoryFront Outer x2 Body sills have trims covering them, thus restricting corrosion inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In 2 x areas, seat removed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output And O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded, but not structual rigidity, is not significantly reduced. And O/S/R inner also.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer sidewall has cut in it, not exposing ply/cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber misting badly, also N/S/R the same
  3. Fail486,634 miles (+832)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    486,634 miles
    Test number
    243547679290
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated Metal box section. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ROUND. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak, bad now, just legal
    • AdvisoryFront Outer X2 body sills have trims covering them, thus restricting corrosion inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body sill corroded in two areas, seat removed, and not concidered excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer sidewall has cut in it, not exposing ply/cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber misting badly, also N/S/F the same.
  4. Pass485,802 miles (-774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    485,802 miles
    Test number
    261070413154
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass486,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    486,576 miles
    Test number
    827042936212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail483,576 miles (+8,732)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    483,576 miles
    Test number
    417340726491
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass474,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    474,844 miles
    Test number
    724339645069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail474,842 miles (+9,989)1 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    474,842 miles
    Test number
    192172259341
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Short bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Short bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass464,853 miles (+308,664)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    464,853 miles
    Test number
    808177228797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,189 miles
    Test number
    118224232221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail445,649 miles (+1,630)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    445,649 miles
    Test number
    467202947872
    • MajorFront Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
  12. Pass444,019 miles (+16,318)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    444,019 miles
    Test number
    832658786092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass427,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    427,701 miles
    Test number
    603597388810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  14. Fail427,701 miles (+15,136)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    427,701 miles
    Test number
    189987759496
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryG/B P.C.O.Sill Holder Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  15. Pass412,565 miles (+16,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    412,565 miles
    Test number
    720394145733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
  16. Pass395,777 miles (+18,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    395,777 miles
    Test number
    947056102048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
  17. Pass377,734 miles (+19,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    377,734 miles
    Test number
    115103809457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
  18. Pass358,641 miles (+13,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    358,641 miles
    Test number
    289695015258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Pass344,860 miles (+20,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    344,860 miles
    Test number
    546087345057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass324,545 miles (+16,766)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    324,545 miles
    Test number
    145320114209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass307,779 miles (+18,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    307,779 miles
    Test number
    349058444041
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass289,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    289,424 miles
    Test number
    945409013252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Questions about LL04 YFK

Does LL04 YFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 YFK expired on 15 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 YFK?
The MOT on LL04 YFK expired on 15 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 YFK done?
LL04 YFK was recorded at 487,063 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2023, an average of 20,226 miles a year.
Has LL04 YFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 YFK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 YFK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL04 YFK find?
LL04 YFK passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2023 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round; nearside inner sill corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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