London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,486 cc

LP13 HSLMOT history

LP13 HSL is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 22 Jul 2013. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 428,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2025
Mileage
428,965 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
40,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP13 HSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP13 HSL was last recorded at 428,965 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 21,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2016: 125,317 miles, lower than 212,768 miles on 22 Jan 2016.
  • 21 Jul 2017: 161,990 miles, lower than 212,768 miles on 3 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
407,652 miles · 16 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
21,313 miles
Average per year
40,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 428,965 miles
  • 2023 – 407,652 miles
  • 2022 – 361,974 miles
  • 2021 – 316,345 miles
  • 2020 – 274,228 miles
  • 2019 – 239,176 miles
  • 2018 – 197,528 miles
  • 2017 – 161,990 miles
  • 2016 – 125,317 miles
  • 2015 – 86,235 miles
  • 2014 – 42,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass428,965 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass428,965 miles (+21,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    428,965 miles
    Test number
    162497402375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass407,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    407,652 miles
    Test number
    177258993494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail407,652 miles (+24,244)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    407,652 miles
    Test number
    120317286277
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass383,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    383,408 miles
    Test number
    765005790984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail383,408 miles (+21,434)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    383,408 miles
    Test number
    479783907286
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass361,974 miles (+24,583)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    361,974 miles
    Test number
    889742781152
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass337,391 miles (+21,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    337,391 miles
    Test number
    732665581685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass316,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    316,345 miles
    Test number
    697765385028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail316,345 miles (+21,456)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    316,345 miles
    Test number
    921116810407
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass294,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    294,889 miles
    Test number
    685873125692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail294,889 miles (+20,661)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,889 miles
    Test number
    910916260622
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  12. Pass274,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    274,228 miles
    Test number
    380781247598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail274,228 miles (+10,893)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,228 miles
    Test number
    920811122260
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass263,335 miles (+24,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    263,335 miles
    Test number
    804108162705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  15. Pass239,176 miles (+23,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    239,176 miles
    Test number
    952368775255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass215,495 miles (+17,967)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    215,495 miles
    Test number
    368493860980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass197,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    197,528 miles
    Test number
    981852730171
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  18. Fail197,528 miles (+17,904)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,528 miles
    Test number
    170509191373
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Long brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil Top seals (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  19. Pass179,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    179,624 miles
    Test number
    869957242291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail179,624 miles (+17,634)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,624 miles
    Test number
    546465930958
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass161,990 miles (-50,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    161,990 miles
    Test number
    326689302720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  22. Pass212,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    212,768 miles
    Test number
    784614460336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail144,206 miles (+18,889)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,206 miles
    Test number
    772105082606
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  24. Pass125,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,317 miles
    Test number
    173449597731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail125,317 miles (-87,451)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,317 miles
    Test number
    241444101210
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  26. Pass212,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    212,768 miles
    Test number
    916137520084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail105,232 miles (+18,997)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,232 miles
    Test number
    379652799698
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass86,235 miles (+22,763)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    639981505273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass63,472 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    107282505499
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  30. Fail63,472 miles (+20,862)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    126362705059
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  31. Pass42,610 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,610 miles
    Test number
    398448584133
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP13 HSL

Does LP13 HSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP13 HSL expired on 15 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP13 HSL?
The MOT on LP13 HSL expired on 15 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP13 HSL done?
LP13 HSL was recorded at 428,965 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 40,193 miles a year.
Has LP13 HSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP13 HSL has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LP13 HSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 25 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP13 HSL find?
LP13 HSL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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