London Taxis INT TX4 Gold Auto

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,499 cc

LP10 BFKMOT history

LP10 BFK is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Gold Auto first used on 14 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
138,270 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP10 BFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4 Gold Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP10 BFK was last recorded at 138,270 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 1,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,092 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,178 miles
Average per year
10,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,270 miles
  • 2024 – 137,092 miles
  • 2022 – 131,494 miles
  • 2021 – 122,859 miles
  • 2020 – 110,087 miles
  • 2019 – 94,201 miles
  • 2018 – 72,528 miles
  • 2017 – 55,385 miles
  • 2016 – 41,965 miles
  • 2015 – 33,127 miles
  • 2014 – 25,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,270 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,270 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,270 miles
    Test number
    405015350221
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail138,270 miles (+1,178)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,270 miles
    Test number
    226341405117
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass137,092 miles (+68)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    137,092 miles
    Test number
    877963167965
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail137,024 miles (+5,530)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,024 miles
    Test number
    938297087744
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass131,494 miles (+30)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,494 miles
    Test number
    247699955532
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail131,464 miles (+8,605)6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,464 miles
    Test number
    594662926719
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBell housing bolt loose (next to downpipe)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass122,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,859 miles
    Test number
    317948300685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,859 miles (+12,772)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,859 miles
    Test number
    896893150946
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint lock tab (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass110,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    502930247611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,087 miles (+15,886)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,087 miles
    Test number
    663831060629
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
  11. Pass94,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    122712825987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,201 miles (+21,673)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,201 miles
    Test number
    480445484654
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
  13. Pass72,528 miles (+17,143)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,528 miles
    Test number
    336658117934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,385 miles (+13,420)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,385 miles
    Test number
    654019590397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,965 miles (+8,838)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,965 miles
    Test number
    897206317157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,127 miles (+7,904)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,127 miles
    Test number
    218362015282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,223 miles
    Test number
    825661794134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP10 BFK

Does LP10 BFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP10 BFK expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP10 BFK?
The MOT on LP10 BFK expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP10 BFK done?
LP10 BFK was recorded at 138,270 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 10,730 miles a year.
Has LP10 BFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP10 BFK has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP10 BFK 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 LP10 BFK find?
LP10 BFK passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front inner steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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