London Taxis INT TX II

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LL05 HZUMOT history

LL05 HZU is a blue diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 24 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2023
Mileage
176,816 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 HZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL05 HZU was last recorded at 176,816 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 5,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,242 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,574 miles
Average per year
5,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,816 miles
  • 2022 – 171,242 miles
  • 2021 – 164,123 miles
  • 2020 – 161,097 miles
  • 2019 – 154,286 miles
  • 2018 – 139,549 miles
  • 2017 – 138,048 miles
  • 2016 – 136,085 miles
  • 2015 – 131,478 miles
  • 2013 – 123,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,816 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear 1 of (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL AND LOWER INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle has slight leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail176,816 miles (+5,574)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,816 miles
    Test number
    761685300978
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear 1 of (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL AND LOWER INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle has slight leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  2. Pass171,242 miles (+7,119)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    171,242 miles
    Test number
    845116717442
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle has slight leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  3. Pass164,123 miles (+3,026)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,123 miles
    Test number
    793760530305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Pass161,097 miles (+6,811)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,097 miles
    Test number
    241952764769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,286 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,286 miles
    Test number
    353901306457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,268 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,268 miles
    Test number
    902402473629
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail154,265 miles (+7,167)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,265 miles
    Test number
    218633749456
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass147,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    147,098 miles
    Test number
    364506216425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail147,095 miles (+7,546)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,095 miles
    Test number
    176923171795
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass139,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,549 miles
    Test number
    248859682190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    941420976570
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass138,048 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,048 miles
    Test number
    234021404330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail138,047 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,047 miles
    Test number
    640724978041
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    234874404499
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all four (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass136,085 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,085 miles
    Test number
    251374965815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail135,916 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,916 miles
    Test number
    540329035386
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  17. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    630378083604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush x2 (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass131,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,478 miles
    Test number
    186483585462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail131,478 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,478 miles
    Test number
    315603985064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    188645764258
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  21. Pass123,197 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    123,197 miles
    Test number
    138587043267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail123,196 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,196 miles
    Test number
    325826643421
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LL05 HZU

Does LL05 HZU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL05 HZU expired on 25 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL05 HZU?
The MOT on LL05 HZU expired on 25 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL05 HZU done?
LL05 HZU was recorded at 176,816 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 5,341 miles a year.
Has LL05 HZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 HZU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LL05 HZU 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 LL05 HZU find?
LL05 HZU failed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with 6 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; offside brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear 1 of, and 7 more.

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