London Taxis INT TX4

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LL59 FHWMOT history

LL59 FHW is a green diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 18 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 253,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2023
Mileage
253,312 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
18,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 FHW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 FHW was last recorded at 253,312 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 15,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,148 miles · 30 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
15,164 miles
Average per year
18,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 253,312 miles
  • 2021 – 238,148 miles
  • 2020 – 225,671 miles
  • 2019 – 215,301 miles
  • 2018 – 203,858 miles
  • 2017 – 200,545 miles
  • 2016 – 183,209 miles
  • 2015 – 154,782 miles
  • 2014 – 126,053 miles
  • 2013 – 101,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,312 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,312 miles (+15,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    253,312 miles
    Test number
    777433309001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass238,148 miles (+5,720)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    238,148 miles
    Test number
    251406330859
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass232,428 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    232,428 miles
    Test number
    136083409220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail232,427 miles (+6,756)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,427 miles
    Test number
    786963396807
    • MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass225,671 miles (+3,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    225,671 miles
    Test number
    464753729490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass222,600 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    222,600 miles
    Test number
    342080996135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail222,500 miles (+7,199)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,500 miles
    Test number
    744967970755
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass215,301 miles (+8,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    215,301 miles
    Test number
    103768800982
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. Pass207,032 miles (+3,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    207,032 miles
    Test number
    565026002666
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  10. Pass203,858 miles (+3,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    203,858 miles
    Test number
    376025548118
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass200,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    200,545 miles
    Test number
    380432168823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail200,545 miles (+3,596)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,545 miles
    Test number
    146152965326
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass196,949 miles (+13,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    196,949 miles
    Test number
    872562502076
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  14. Pass183,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    183,209 miles
    Test number
    712400550938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail183,209 miles (+15,019)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,209 miles
    Test number
    676389448254
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks , looks like oil filter
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisey
  16. Pass168,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    168,190 miles
    Test number
    800615433770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail168,190 miles (+13,408)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,190 miles
    Test number
    297729606473
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  18. Pass154,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    154,782 miles
    Test number
    859932937764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail154,782 miles (+8,957)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,782 miles
    Test number
    369295176510
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testDriver's door hinge insecure bolts missing (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisorySings of coolant leak from radiator
    • AdvisorySings of engine oil leaks
  20. Fail145,825 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,825 miles
    Test number
    238293525218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass145,825 miles (+19,772)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    145,825 miles
    Test number
    557223225267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass126,053 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,053 miles
    Test number
    425058534327
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Fail126,053 miles (+13,341)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,053 miles
    Test number
    166186534378
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass112,712 miles (+11,679)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    112,712 miles
    Test number
    288148064157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass101,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,033 miles
    Test number
    475713433452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail101,033 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,033 miles
    Test number
    498323633447
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about LL59 FHW

Does LL59 FHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 FHW expired on 5 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 FHW?
The MOT on LL59 FHW expired on 5 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 FHW done?
LL59 FHW was recorded at 253,312 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 18,236 miles a year.
Has LL59 FHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 FHW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LL59 FHW 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 LL59 FHW find?
LL59 FHW passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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