London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,486 cc

LR08 YFYMOT history

LR08 YFY is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 381,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2023
Mileage
381,194 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2018
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
35,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YFY was last recorded at 381,194 miles on 19 Oct 2018, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
381,190 miles · 13 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
35,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2018 – 381,194 miles
  • 2017 – 359,634 miles
  • 2016 – 327,722 miles
  • 2015 – 288,004 miles
  • 2014 – 246,394 miles
  • 2013 – 198,800 miles
  • 2012 – 153,600 miles
  • 2011 – 104,857 miles
  • 2010 – 60,326 miles
  • 2009 – 12,321 miles
  • 2008 – 12 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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 Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    1225168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    79080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    60996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    21611311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    21560461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass381,194 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    381,194 miles
    Test number
    652650626046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail381,190 miles (+21,556)3 dangerous21 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    381,190 miles
    Test number
    183432601314
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced c post (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced c post (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass359,634 miles (+279)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    359,634 miles
    Test number
    871195051395
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Fail359,355 miles (+31,633)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    359,355 miles
    Test number
    673848491594
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass327,722 miles (+878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    327,722 miles
    Test number
    315071972030
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
  11. Fail326,844 miles (+38,840)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    326,844 miles
    Test number
    837299104434
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre jammed (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
  12. Pass288,004 miles (+41,610)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    288,004 miles
    Test number
    227400894844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass246,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    246,394 miles
    Test number
    118556194235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail246,394 miles (+47,594)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,394 miles
    Test number
    889516394296
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
  15. Pass198,800 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    198,800 miles
    Test number
    145006193227
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber lower anchorage rubbers slightly deteriorated
  16. Fail198,789 miles (+45,189)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,789 miles
    Test number
    476964993207
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass153,600 miles (+48,743)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    153,600 miles
    Test number
    585747692210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,857 miles (+44,531)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    104,857 miles
    Test number
    336922091283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,326 miles (+48,005)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,326 miles
    Test number
    120003390237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,321 miles (+12,309)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    12,321 miles
    Test number
    392172299246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12 miles
    Test number
    920711178095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YFY

Does LR08 YFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 YFY expired on 22 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YFY?
The MOT on LR08 YFY expired on 22 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 YFY done?
LR08 YFY was recorded at 381,194 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2018, an average of 35,939 miles a year.
Has LR08 YFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YFY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 YFY 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 YFY find?
LR08 YFY passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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