London Taxis INT TX4 Silver Auto

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,499 cc

LR08 YFOMOT history

LR08 YFO is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Silver Auto first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 298,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2022
Mileage
298,942 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2021
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
16,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4 Silver Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YFO was last recorded at 298,942 miles on 18 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
298,942 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
16,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 298,942 miles
  • 2020 – 294,487 miles
  • 2019 – 288,008 miles
  • 2018 – 275,551 miles
  • 2017 – 255,237 miles
  • 2016 – 237,733 miles
  • 2015 – 215,450 miles
  • 2014 – 180,515 miles
  • 2013 – 171,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass298,942 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass298,942 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    298,942 miles
    Test number
    891377519237
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail298,942 miles (+4,455)3 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,942 miles
    Test number
    650357688325
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • MajorOffside Outer 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))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass294,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    294,487 miles
    Test number
    467910724756
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail294,487 miles (+6,479)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,487 miles
    Test number
    681001069627
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass288,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    288,008 miles
    Test number
    671628510785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail288,008 miles (+2,376)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    288,008 miles
    Test number
    798361418984
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass285,632 miles (+10,081)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    285,632 miles
    Test number
    371021674603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass275,551 miles (+6,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    275,551 miles
    Test number
    612037952366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive cooler rad pipe ,sign of a weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass268,853 miles (+3,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    268,853 miles
    Test number
    158187849931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass264,861 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    264,861 miles
    Test number
    289950931235
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Fail264,860 miles (+9,623)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,860 miles
    Test number
    757703064724
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass255,237 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    255,237 miles
    Test number
    709288482086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Fail255,237 miles (+10,181)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,237 miles
    Test number
    936422490058
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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 Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass245,056 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    245,056 miles
    Test number
    487244778768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail245,056 miles (+7,323)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,056 miles
    Test number
    549163899864
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass237,733 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    237,733 miles
    Test number
    694102164720
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Fail237,511 miles (+10,017)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,511 miles
    Test number
    345660201803
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel hose leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LEAK
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass227,494 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    227,494 miles
    Test number
    749585471325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail227,493 miles (+12,043)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,493 miles
    Test number
    876118230419
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rod inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement center (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  20. Pass215,450 miles (+12,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    215,450 miles
    Test number
    254917680006
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass202,502 miles (+21,987)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    202,502 miles
    Test number
    377271795093
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  22. Pass180,515 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    180,515 miles
    Test number
    867581494000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail180,510 miles (+9,404)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,510 miles
    Test number
    446570894096
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass171,106 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    171,106 miles
    Test number
    427162483278
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  25. Fail171,106 miles (+14,358)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,106 miles
    Test number
    569352683216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  26. Pass156,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    156,748 miles
    Test number
    617444283049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail156,748 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,748 miles
    Test number
    728454483034
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LR08 YFO

Does LR08 YFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 YFO expired on 17 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YFO?
The MOT on LR08 YFO expired on 17 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 YFO done?
LR08 YFO was recorded at 298,942 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2021, an average of 16,281 miles a year.
Has LR08 YFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YFO has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 YFO 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 YFO find?
LR08 YFO passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake pedal wearing smooth, and 3 more.

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