London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LM54 MKAMOT history

LM54 MKA is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 316,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2023
Mileage
316,006 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 MKA
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
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 MKA was last recorded at 316,006 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 2,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
313,049 miles · 30 Dec 2019
Between the last two tests
2,957 miles
Average per year
8,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 316,006 miles
  • 2019 – 313,049 miles
  • 2018 – 303,965 miles
  • 2017 – 295,875 miles
  • 2016 – 284,594 miles
  • 2015 – 271,431 miles
  • 2014 – 257,817 miles
  • 2013 – 237,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass316,006 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass316,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    316,006 miles
    Test number
    898909545041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail316,006 miles (+2,957)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    316,006 miles
    Test number
    177282629514
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass313,049 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    313,049 miles
    Test number
    906670738086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass308,672 miles (+4,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    308,672 miles
    Test number
    971926663120
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass303,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    303,965 miles
    Test number
    307385667601
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail303,965 miles (+4,640)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    303,965 miles
    Test number
    390796892119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass299,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    299,325 miles
    Test number
    733117304939
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail299,325 miles (+1)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,325 miles
    Test number
    870336224658
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail299,324 miles (+3,449)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,324 miles
    Test number
    714909220086
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass295,875 miles (+6,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    295,875 miles
    Test number
    737111126054
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Pass289,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    289,103 miles
    Test number
    836031321113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail289,103 miles (+4,509)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,103 miles
    Test number
    165251951090
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass284,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    284,594 miles
    Test number
    784086024988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail284,594 miles (+6,115)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,594 miles
    Test number
    879721146865
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Pass278,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    278,479 miles
    Test number
    212419441884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail278,479 miles (+7,048)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,479 miles
    Test number
    554251416458
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass271,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    271,431 miles
    Test number
    817746822399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail271,431 miles (+7,581)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,431 miles
    Test number
    888061735486
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass263,850 miles (+6,033)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    263,850 miles
    Test number
    619129355104
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass257,817 miles (+7,239)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    257,817 miles
    Test number
    235426544339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass250,578 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    250,578 miles
    Test number
    865071764154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass244,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    244,913 miles
    Test number
    527157104066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail244,913 miles (+7,354)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,913 miles
    Test number
    296623804040
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak at steering box / oil leak at engine

  24. Pass237,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    237,559 miles
    Test number
    279561463418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LM54 MKA

Does LM54 MKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 MKA expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 MKA?
The MOT on LM54 MKA expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 MKA done?
LM54 MKA was recorded at 316,006 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 8,610 miles a year.
Has LM54 MKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 MKA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 MKA 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 LM54 MKA find?
LM54 MKA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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