London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,499 cc

LR08 KFTMOT history

LR08 KFT is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 256,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
256,039 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
14,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 KFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 KFT was last recorded at 256,039 miles on 14 Sept 2022, 17,835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,204 miles · 16 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
17,835 miles
Average per year
14,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 256,039 miles
  • 2021 – 238,204 miles
  • 2020 – 231,671 miles
  • 2019 – 220,056 miles
  • 2018 – 200,669 miles
  • 2017 – 186,752 miles
  • 2016 – 177,706 miles
  • 2015 – 161,266 miles
  • 2014 – 141,118 miles
  • 2013 – 120,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass256,039 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass256,039 miles (+17,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    256,039 miles
    Test number
    204491336525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass238,204 miles (+6,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    238,204 miles
    Test number
    311470527103
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass231,671 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    231,671 miles
    Test number
    136969652681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail231,656 miles (+11,600)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,656 miles
    Test number
    622716742487
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom of C post as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass220,056 miles (+11,148)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    220,056 miles
    Test number
    618034737775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass208,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2020
    Odometer
    208,908 miles
    Test number
    579537052612
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail208,902 miles (+2,589)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,902 miles
    Test number
    380395026509
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing BOLT MISSING (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass206,313 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    206,313 miles
    Test number
    933267187103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail206,308 miles (+5,639)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,308 miles
    Test number
    562992608713
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass200,669 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    200,669 miles
    Test number
    877763427740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail200,668 miles (+7,380)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,668 miles
    Test number
    739700788904
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass193,288 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    193,288 miles
    Test number
    827325353266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass186,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    186,752 miles
    Test number
    996537669754
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail186,752 miles (+4,420)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,752 miles
    Test number
    116171636336
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass182,332 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    182,332 miles
    Test number
    669585197875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail182,332 miles (+4,626)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,332 miles
    Test number
    725984672916
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass177,706 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    177,706 miles
    Test number
    899828752316
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNoisy rear diff
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop rubber missing

  18. Fail177,702 miles (+6,655)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,702 miles
    Test number
    664626435839
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bushes (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNoisy rear diff
    • AdvisoryO/s/r bump stop rubber missing

  19. Pass171,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    171,047 miles
    Test number
    785448541626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail171,047 miles (+9,781)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,047 miles
    Test number
    815089153187
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass161,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    161,266 miles
    Test number
    197555815291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail161,266 miles (+9,646)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,266 miles
    Test number
    395595915412
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass151,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    151,620 miles
    Test number
    748595335056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail151,620 miles (+10,502)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,620 miles
    Test number
    107975835087
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass141,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    141,118 miles
    Test number
    568912514250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail141,118 miles (+11,198)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,118 miles
    Test number
    129980614202
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  27. Fail129,920 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,920 miles
    Test number
    815590324023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass129,920 miles (+9,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,920 miles
    Test number
    846420624000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass120,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    120,184 miles
    Test number
    259887993480
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Fail120,184 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,184 miles
    Test number
    268117093162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about LR08 KFT

Does LR08 KFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 KFT expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 KFT?
The MOT on LR08 KFT expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 KFT done?
LR08 KFT was recorded at 256,039 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 14,826 miles a year.
Has LR08 KFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 KFT has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 KFT 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 KFT find?
LR08 KFT passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s.

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