London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Gas bi-fuel · 2008 · 2,000 cc

LR08 YFEMOT history

LR08 YFE is a black gas bi-fuel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 27 of 37 MOT tests, with 303,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
303,874 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
37
27 passed · 10 failed
Per year
15,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Gas bi-fuel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YFE was last recorded at 303,874 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
303,874 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
15,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 303,874 miles
  • 2025 – 298,524 miles
  • 2024 – 285,598 miles
  • 2023 – 274,661 miles
  • 2022 – 257,630 miles
  • 2021 – 239,363 miles
  • 2020 – 230,323 miles
  • 2019 – 220,832 miles
  • 2018 – 204,960 miles
  • 2017 – 189,526 miles
  • 2016 – 172,561 miles
  • 2015 – 155,329 miles
  • 2014 – 137,145 miles
  • 2013 – 117,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass303,874 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

37 tests since 11 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass303,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    303,874 miles
    Test number
    505387453989
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail303,874 miles (+5,350)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    303,874 miles
    Test number
    655625824157
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass298,524 miles (+7,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    298,524 miles
    Test number
    146152906921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass291,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    291,252 miles
    Test number
    786007595065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail291,252 miles (+5,654)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,252 miles
    Test number
    594588637034
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass285,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    285,598 miles
    Test number
    854570234853
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail285,598 miles (+3,860)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,598 miles
    Test number
    646749743749
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass281,738 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    281,738 miles
    Test number
    690714849255
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  9. Fail281,736 miles (+7,075)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,736 miles
    Test number
    750335268838
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  10. Pass274,661 miles (+42)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    274,661 miles
    Test number
    739923606713
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge on the limit !!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail274,619 miles (+9,015)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,619 miles
    Test number
    706702628750
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge on the limit !!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass265,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    265,604 miles
    Test number
    371884650888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail265,604 miles (+7,974)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,604 miles
    Test number
    225366186946
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass257,630 miles (+9,534)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    257,630 miles
    Test number
    661163793109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass248,096 miles (+8,733)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    248,096 miles
    Test number
    192009179569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass239,363 miles (+7,934)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    239,363 miles
    Test number
    718829821765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass231,429 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    231,429 miles
    Test number
    448567099794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass230,323 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    230,323 miles
    Test number
    936641326107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass228,725 miles (+7,893)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    228,725 miles
    Test number
    985594272520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass220,832 miles (+8,170)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    220,832 miles
    Test number
    236342375063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass212,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    212,662 miles
    Test number
    901340054217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail212,662 miles (+7,702)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,662 miles
    Test number
    402395807880
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  23. Pass204,960 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    204,960 miles
    Test number
    589158701604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass197,244 miles (+7,718)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    197,244 miles
    Test number
    211962939491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass189,526 miles (+8,654)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    189,526 miles
    Test number
    619156028136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass180,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    180,872 miles
    Test number
    414138970395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail180,872 miles (+8,311)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,872 miles
    Test number
    161836196108
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  28. Pass172,561 miles (+8,945)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    172,561 miles
    Test number
    887618799287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass163,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    163,616 miles
    Test number
    983493847243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail163,616 miles (+8,287)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,616 miles
    Test number
    930349495781
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  31. Pass155,329 miles (+9,659)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    155,329 miles
    Test number
    564310179662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass145,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,670 miles
    Test number
    785895575094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail145,670 miles (+8,525)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,670 miles
    Test number
    745285375080
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr and nsf "N" rating tyres fitted
  34. Pass137,145 miles (+10,563)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    137,145 miles
    Test number
    437310964210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass126,582 miles (+8,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,582 miles
    Test number
    179595864439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  36. Pass117,896 miles (+9,642)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,896 miles
    Test number
    765763763293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Pass108,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,254 miles
    Test number
    526500173029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YFE

Does LR08 YFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 YFE is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YFE?
The MOT on LR08 YFE is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 YFE done?
LR08 YFE was recorded at 303,874 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 15,033 miles a year.
Has LR08 YFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YFE has failed 10 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 YFE 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 YFE find?
LR08 YFE passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch.

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