London Taxis INT TX4 Bronze Auto

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,499 cc

LP59 BVKMOT history

LP59 BVK is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Bronze Auto first used on 29 Jan 2010. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 310,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2023
Mileage
310,209 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
24,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP59 BVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4 Bronze Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP59 BVK was last recorded at 310,209 miles on 27 Jul 2022, 14,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
296,176 miles · 14 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
14,033 miles
Average per year
24,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 310,209 miles
  • 2021 – 287,206 miles
  • 2020 – 272,511 miles
  • 2019 – 253,324 miles
  • 2018 – 223,724 miles
  • 2017 – 194,731 miles
  • 2016 – 162,069 miles
  • 2015 – 132,894 miles
  • 2014 – 110,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass310,209 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass310,209 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    310,209 miles
    Test number
    656494746647
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail310,209 miles (+14,033)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    310,209 miles
    Test number
    695224903134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass296,176 miles (+8,970)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    296,176 miles
    Test number
    707642688453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass287,206 miles (+8,771)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    287,206 miles
    Test number
    428762356324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass278,435 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    278,435 miles
    Test number
    135069517719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass272,511 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    272,511 miles
    Test number
    838985151060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass267,490 miles (+14,166)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    267,490 miles
    Test number
    879000327994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass253,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    253,324 miles
    Test number
    694214996651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail253,322 miles (+15,011)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,322 miles
    Test number
    127819393744
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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))

  10. Pass238,311 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    238,311 miles
    Test number
    903650671344
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail238,307 miles (+14,583)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,307 miles
    Test number
    638250911164
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass223,724 miles (+13,671)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    223,724 miles
    Test number
    315142603407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass210,053 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    210,053 miles
    Test number
    545121139979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail210,048 miles (+15,317)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,048 miles
    Test number
    519923012419
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass194,731 miles (+16,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    194,731 miles
    Test number
    508872291765
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass178,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    178,244 miles
    Test number
    240695554558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail178,244 miles (+16,175)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,244 miles
    Test number
    862088912864
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure AND GLASS BROKEN (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering CROSS MEMBER (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

  18. Pass162,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    162,069 miles
    Test number
    756628786465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail162,069 miles (+18,369)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,069 miles
    Test number
    928776520367
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass143,700 miles (+10,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    143,700 miles
    Test number
    198557126565
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass132,894 miles (+11,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,894 miles
    Test number
    585822125200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass121,294 miles (+10,346)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,294 miles
    Test number
    518922625068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass110,948 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,948 miles
    Test number
    758224004288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail110,940 miles (+12,008)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    118272204281
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass98,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    98,932 miles
    Test number
    355551724001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP59 BVK

Does LP59 BVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP59 BVK expired on 26 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP59 BVK?
The MOT on LP59 BVK expired on 26 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP59 BVK done?
LP59 BVK was recorded at 310,209 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2022, an average of 24,821 miles a year.
Has LP59 BVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP59 BVK has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LP59 BVK 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 LP59 BVK find?
LP59 BVK passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2022 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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