London Taxis INT TX4

Grey and Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,486 cc

LR08 KFGMOT history

LR08 KFG is a grey and black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 359,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2023
Mileage
359,841 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
25,685 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR08 KFG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 KFG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Grey and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 KFG was last recorded at 359,841 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
359,823 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
25,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 359,841 miles
  • 2021 – 355,533 miles
  • 2020 – 354,467 miles
  • 2019 – 336,630 miles
  • 2018 – 305,759 miles
  • 2017 – 297,110 miles
  • 2016 – 191,173 miles
  • 2015 – 175,297 miles
  • 2014 – 157,552 miles
  • 2013 – 138,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass359,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass359,841 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    359,841 miles
    Test number
    296083433613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

  2. Fail359,823 miles (+4,290)12 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    359,823 miles
    Test number
    633005779167
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass355,533 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    355,533 miles
    Test number
    223921799400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass354,467 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    354,467 miles
    Test number
    354401268126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass348,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    348,521 miles
    Test number
    891013249737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail348,521 miles (+11,891)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    348,521 miles
    Test number
    806435248714
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass336,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    336,630 miles
    Test number
    270326470386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail336,630 miles (+12,539)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    336,630 miles
    Test number
    482094343212
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass324,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    324,091 miles
    Test number
    426034485952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail324,091 miles (+18,332)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    324,091 miles
    Test number
    799987859508
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass305,759 miles (+8,649)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    305,759 miles
    Test number
    832125278060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass297,110 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    297,110 miles
    Test number
    107991198975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail297,105 miles (+8,382)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,105 miles
    Test number
    207505673234
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass288,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    288,723 miles
    Test number
    644097578851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail288,722 miles (+97,549)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,722 miles
    Test number
    542680530074
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass191,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    191,173 miles
    Test number
    752585589206
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKES NEED READJUSTING. PASSED RBT TEST.
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Fail191,173 miles (+8,117)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,173 miles
    Test number
    986855971639
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKES NEED READJUSTING. PASSED RBT TEST.
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass183,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    183,056 miles
    Test number
    609897922242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail183,056 miles (+7,759)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,056 miles
    Test number
    408446694656
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass175,297 miles (+8,652)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    175,297 miles
    Test number
    802850710762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass166,645 miles (+9,093)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    166,645 miles
    Test number
    236798365036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSmall cracks o/s/r lens ,no white light showing

  22. Pass157,552 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    157,552 miles
    Test number
    807592754296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  23. Fail157,551 miles (+9,441)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,551 miles
    Test number
    746012354222
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  24. Pass148,110 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    148,110 miles
    Test number
    715200074051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail148,110 miles (+9,898)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,110 miles
    Test number
    848670374018
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass138,212 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    138,212 miles
    Test number
    408525743200
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail138,211 miles (+11,277)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,211 miles
    Test number
    327755343481
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass126,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    126,934 miles
    Test number
    509564163041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail126,934 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,934 miles
    Test number
    828353363027
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LR08 KFG

Does LR08 KFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 KFG expired on 8 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 KFG?
The MOT on LR08 KFG expired on 8 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 KFG done?
LR08 KFG was recorded at 359,841 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 25,685 miles a year.
Has LR08 KFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 KFG has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 KFG 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 LR08 KFG find?
LR08 KFG passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

Related registrations

Browse all LR08K registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.