London Taxis INT TX4 Bronze Auto

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,499 cc

LR08 YFTMOT history

LR08 YFT is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Bronze Auto first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 220,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2023
Mileage
220,551 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YFT
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
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YFT was last recorded at 220,551 miles on 12 Jan 2022, 8,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
211,848 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
8,703 miles
Average per year
13,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 220,551 miles
  • 2021 – 211,848 miles
  • 2020 – 202,953 miles
  • 2019 – 190,767 miles
  • 2018 – 168,076 miles
  • 2016 – 132,245 miles
  • 2015 – 125,107 miles
  • 2014 – 117,300 miles
  • 2013 – 108,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    220,551 miles
    Test number
    260060081588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail220,551 miles (+8,703)4 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,551 miles
    Test number
    203618678542
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detached. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering box fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected sheared bolt. (2.1.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure broken in two. (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass211,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    211,848 miles
    Test number
    634202592850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail211,848 miles (+8,895)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,848 miles
    Test number
    726950368181
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
  5. Pass202,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    202,953 miles
    Test number
    363256565973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail202,953 miles (+12,186)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,953 miles
    Test number
    830037213380
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive bottom of rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass190,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    190,767 miles
    Test number
    869183612914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    107145964078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass168,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    168,076 miles
    Test number
    548187407947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    212122832539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    214096671688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    282607564165
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass132,245 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    132,245 miles
    Test number
    813370826608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail132,245 miles (+5,103)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,245 miles
    Test number
    664198795140
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass127,142 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,142 miles
    Test number
    972938857150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass125,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,107 miles
    Test number
    149365522494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail125,107 miles (+3,778)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,107 miles
    Test number
    790305288099
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
  18. Pass121,329 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,329 miles
    Test number
    686672965074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,300 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,300 miles
    Test number
    958984444234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass112,743 miles (+4,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,743 miles
    Test number
    758680574053
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass108,306 miles (+4,967)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,306 miles
    Test number
    307854253445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass103,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,339 miles
    Test number
    777415663064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YFT

Does LR08 YFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 YFT expired on 11 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YFT?
The MOT on LR08 YFT expired on 11 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 YFT done?
LR08 YFT was recorded at 220,551 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2022, an average of 13,238 miles a year.
Has LR08 YFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YFT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 YFT 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 YFT find?
LR08 YFT passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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