London Taxis INT TX4 Elegance Auto

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,499 cc

LP12 LFXMOT history

LP12 LFX is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Elegance Auto first used on 9 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 27 of 37 MOT tests, with 262,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
262,026 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
37
27 passed · 10 failed
Per year
18,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 LFX
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
9 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 LFX was last recorded at 262,026 miles on 26 May 2026, 4,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,143 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,883 miles
Average per year
18,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 262,026 miles
  • 2025 – 257,143 miles
  • 2024 – 245,995 miles
  • 2023 – 235,866 miles
  • 2022 – 215,250 miles
  • 2021 – 198,032 miles
  • 2020 – 183,238 miles
  • 2019 – 164,572 miles
  • 2018 – 140,537 miles
  • 2017 – 117,619 miles
  • 2016 – 94,625 miles
  • 2015 – 70,426 miles
  • 2014 – 47,688 miles
  • 2013 – 23,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,026 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

37 tests since 4 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,026 miles (+4,883)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    262,026 miles
    Test number
    383658118908
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass257,143 miles (+5,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    257,143 miles
    Test number
    202431026055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass251,770 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    251,770 miles
    Test number
    366922813824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass245,995 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    245,995 miles
    Test number
    974461059676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass240,892 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    240,892 miles
    Test number
    109763332565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass236,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    236,946 miles
    Test number
    257679434993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail236,946 miles (+1,080)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,946 miles
    Test number
    784986037039
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass235,866 miles (+12,252)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    235,866 miles
    Test number
    393451509760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass223,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    223,614 miles
    Test number
    582008743793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail223,614 miles (+8,364)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,614 miles
    Test number
    445314456200
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti roll bar distorted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass215,250 miles (+9,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    215,250 miles
    Test number
    251688792226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass205,691 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    205,691 miles
    Test number
    999426599062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass198,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    198,032 miles
    Test number
    287915481676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail198,032 miles (+7,055)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,032 miles
    Test number
    793438184579
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass190,977 miles (+7,739)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    190,977 miles
    Test number
    520690865621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass183,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    183,238 miles
    Test number
    484272621556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail183,238 miles (+8,425)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,238 miles
    Test number
    284949027359
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  18. Pass174,813 miles (+10,241)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    174,813 miles
    Test number
    746761257717
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  19. Pass164,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    164,572 miles
    Test number
    185954214003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  20. Fail164,572 miles (+13,218)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,572 miles
    Test number
    458662482179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  21. Pass151,354 miles (+10,817)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    151,354 miles
    Test number
    236720962661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass140,537 miles (+11,381)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    140,537 miles
    Test number
    471868821708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass129,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,156 miles
    Test number
    877227200575
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Fail129,156 miles (+11,537)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,156 miles
    Test number
    116451866774
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass117,619 miles (+9,948)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,619 miles
    Test number
    987341826013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass107,671 miles (+13,046)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,671 miles
    Test number
    459233566742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass94,625 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,625 miles
    Test number
    929101954439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak

  28. Fail94,623 miles (+12,286)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,623 miles
    Test number
    105175810202
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak

  29. Pass82,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,337 miles
    Test number
    547075245047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail82,335 miles (+11,909)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,335 miles
    Test number
    322017970175
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  31. Pass70,426 miles (+10,923)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,426 miles
    Test number
    329751059520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass59,503 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,503 miles
    Test number
    109555715011
    • NoteResidue on the nearside back plate from axle.

  33. Fail59,503 miles (+11,815)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,503 miles
    Test number
    857805515060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteResidue on the nearside back plate from axle.

  34. Pass47,688 miles (+11,877)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,688 miles
    Test number
    608451794114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteResidue on nearside rear plate from axle.

  35. Pass35,811 miles (+11,931)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,811 miles
    Test number
    758649704011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass23,880 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,880 miles
    Test number
    436755183132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front wing slightly dented but not causing any sharp edeges

  37. Fail23,875 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,875 miles
    Test number
    689885983136
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front wing slightly dented but not causing any sharp edeges

Questions about LP12 LFX

Does LP12 LFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 LFX is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 LFX?
The MOT on LP12 LFX is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 LFX done?
LP12 LFX was recorded at 262,026 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 18,472 miles a year.
Has LP12 LFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 LFX has failed 10 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LP12 LFX 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 LFX find?
LP12 LFX passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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