London Taxis INT TX4

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,499 cc

LM61 VCFMOT history

LM61 VCF is a silver diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 5 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 251,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2024
Mileage
251,930 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
19,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 VCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 VCF was last recorded at 251,930 miles on 18 Apr 2023, 11,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,241 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
11,689 miles
Average per year
19,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 251,930 miles
  • 2022 – 240,241 miles
  • 2021 – 212,321 miles
  • 2019 – 184,701 miles
  • 2018 – 176,872 miles
  • 2017 – 155,245 miles
  • 2016 – 129,231 miles
  • 2015 – 101,280 miles
  • 2014 – 82,166 miles
  • 2013 – 65,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,930 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Off side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,930 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    251,930 miles
    Test number
    451471300025
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail251,930 miles (+11,689)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,930 miles
    Test number
    740997085593
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass240,241 miles (+15,288)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    240,241 miles
    Test number
    435900709159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass224,953 miles (+12,632)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    224,953 miles
    Test number
    666962307962
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass212,321 miles (+27,620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    212,321 miles
    Test number
    641293935712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass184,701 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    184,701 miles
    Test number
    431717760312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail184,700 miles (+7,828)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,700 miles
    Test number
    195714938588
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn linkage D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass176,872 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    176,872 miles
    Test number
    506687991216
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail176,872 miles (+12,824)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,872 miles
    Test number
    519208782532
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass164,048 miles (+8,803)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    164,048 miles
    Test number
    887725671649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,245 miles (+12,096)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,245 miles
    Test number
    861918730454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,149 miles
    Test number
    760472978444
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

  13. Fail143,149 miles (+13,918)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,149 miles
    Test number
    674707092446
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

  14. Pass129,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,231 miles
    Test number
    892943114920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,231 miles (+14,025)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,231 miles
    Test number
    871386366095
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass115,206 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,206 miles
    Test number
    914180801895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,205 miles (+13,925)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,205 miles
    Test number
    605920204846
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass101,280 miles (+9,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,280 miles
    Test number
    881736422526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass91,687 miles (+9,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,687 miles
    Test number
    418481405186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass82,166 miles (+16,309)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,166 miles
    Test number
    768931024147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,857 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,857 miles
    Test number
    166535403315
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass65,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,857 miles
    Test number
    416575703440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 VCF

Does LM61 VCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 VCF expired on 17 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 VCF?
The MOT on LM61 VCF expired on 17 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 VCF done?
LM61 VCF was recorded at 251,930 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2023, an average of 19,671 miles a year.
Has LM61 VCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 VCF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 VCF 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 LM61 VCF find?
LM61 VCF passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 4 more.

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