London Taxis INT TX4 Gold Auto

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,499 cc

LR09 HYWMOT history

LR09 HYW is a silver diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Gold Auto first used on 9 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 151,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2023
Mileage
151,578 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2021
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 HYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4 Gold Auto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 HYW was last recorded at 151,578 miles on 13 Oct 2021, 4,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2013: 1 miles, lower than 124,601 miles on 1 Jul 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,878 miles · 27 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
4,700 miles
Average per year
3,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 151,578 miles
  • 2020 – 135,131 miles
  • 2019 – 116,848 miles
  • 2018 – 102,376 miles
  • 2017 – 88,396 miles
  • 2016 – 74,267 miles
  • 2015 – 53,134 miles
  • 2014 – 31,194 miles
  • 2013 – 1 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    818223649256
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,578 miles
    Test number
    248321396822
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,578 miles (+4,700)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,578 miles
    Test number
    803369222540
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,878 miles
    Test number
    755577952462
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail146,878 miles (+6,374)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,878 miles
    Test number
    335653208865
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,504 miles
    Test number
    397346254726
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail140,504 miles (+5,373)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,504 miles
    Test number
    996563896212
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,131 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,131 miles
    Test number
    367371021851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,970 miles
    Test number
    377251587368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,970 miles (+12,122)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,970 miles
    Test number
    971513908399
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass116,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    116,848 miles
    Test number
    705939628128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,848 miles (+7,834)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,848 miles
    Test number
    164203671363
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass109,014 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,014 miles
    Test number
    603015769498
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail108,953 miles (+6,577)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,953 miles
    Test number
    943309891747
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft joint excessively worn mounting (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass102,376 miles (+7,988)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    721347973191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,388 miles (+5,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,388 miles
    Test number
    742039175435
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  17. Pass88,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    187166531765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail88,396 miles (+6,418)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    749308295494
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass81,978 miles (+7,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,978 miles
    Test number
    731382404316
    • 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)

  20. Pass74,267 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,267 miles
    Test number
    387482092025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,266 miles (+8,607)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,266 miles
    Test number
    228817004714
    • DangerousOil on exhaust box
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbing on rear bumper

  22. Pass65,659 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,659 miles
    Test number
    769088468035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Fail65,659 miles (+12,525)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,659 miles
    Test number
    589380665507
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass53,134 miles (+10,372)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,134 miles
    Test number
    196394785181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,762 miles (+11,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,762 miles
    Test number
    279233015066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass31,194 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,194 miles
    Test number
    615523584162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail31,194 miles (+13,822)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,194 miles
    Test number
    985673884141
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass17,372 miles (+17,371)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    17,372 miles
    Test number
    197659704437
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass1 miles (-124,600)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    477603183173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteThe odometer reading is 000001 miles due to speedo head change

  30. Fail124,601 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,601 miles
    Test number
    707782683152
    • FailureNearside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Questions about LR09 HYW

Does LR09 HYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 HYW expired on 1 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 HYW?
The MOT on LR09 HYW expired on 1 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 HYW done?
LR09 HYW was recorded at 151,578 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2021, an average of 3,256 miles a year.
Has LR09 HYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 HYW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR09 HYW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 HYW find?
LR09 HYW passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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