London Taxis INT TX4 Elegance Auto

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,499 cc

LP12 LFLMOT history

LP12 LFL is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Elegance Auto first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 202,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
202,434 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
17,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 LFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4 Elegance Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 LFL was last recorded at 202,434 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 7,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,669 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
7,765 miles
Average per year
17,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,434 miles
  • 2023 – 194,669 miles
  • 2022 – 185,597 miles
  • 2021 – 162,612 miles
  • 2020 – 142,016 miles
  • 2019 – 127,884 miles
  • 2018 – 114,889 miles
  • 2017 – 98,160 miles
  • 2016 – 79,280 miles
  • 2015 – 59,731 miles
  • 2014 – 38,811 miles
  • 2013 – 19,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,434 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass202,434 miles (+7,765)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    202,434 miles
    Test number
    959050078762
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass194,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    194,669 miles
    Test number
    818731400985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail194,669 miles (+1,902)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,669 miles
    Test number
    981946051562
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass192,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    192,767 miles
    Test number
    898460575264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail192,767 miles (+7,170)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,767 miles
    Test number
    541449010839
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass185,597 miles (+10,675)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,597 miles
    Test number
    945395561878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass174,922 miles (+12,310)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    174,922 miles
    Test number
    266887741593
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass162,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,612 miles
    Test number
    887718523267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,612 miles (+12,243)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,612 miles
    Test number
    570703610379
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  10. Pass150,369 miles (+8,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    150,369 miles
    Test number
    149133177381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass142,016 miles (+14,132)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,016 miles
    Test number
    986972350232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,884 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,884 miles
    Test number
    756210284896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    121,554 miles
    Test number
    937906273013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,554 miles (+6,665)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,554 miles
    Test number
    252153488505
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  15. Pass114,889 miles (+7,890)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,889 miles
    Test number
    449184323118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,999 miles (+8,839)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    317562141291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,160 miles (+9,063)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,160 miles
    Test number
    903929059112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,097 miles (+9,817)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,097 miles
    Test number
    457748068889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,280 miles (+9,536)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,280 miles
    Test number
    226174671365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,744 miles (+10,013)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,744 miles
    Test number
    732785079073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,731 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,731 miles
    Test number
    612109182767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,787 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,787 miles
    Test number
    685880815212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  23. Fail57,770 miles (+9,757)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,770 miles
    Test number
    166589205228
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  24. Pass48,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    239536325059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,010 miles (+9,199)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,010 miles
    Test number
    637616325072
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  26. Pass38,811 miles (+10,136)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,811 miles
    Test number
    186261314231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,675 miles (+8,990)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,675 miles
    Test number
    785910834029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,685 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,685 miles
    Test number
    378690313475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

Questions about LP12 LFL

Does LP12 LFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 LFL expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 LFL?
The MOT on LP12 LFL expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 LFL done?
LP12 LFL was recorded at 202,434 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 17,423 miles a year.
Has LP12 LFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 LFL has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LP12 LFL 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 LP12 LFL find?
LP12 LFL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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