London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LR09 HYYMOT history

LR09 HYY is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 331,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2024
Mileage
331,601 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
26,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 HYY
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
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 HYY was last recorded at 331,601 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 9,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
322,249 miles · 14 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
9,352 miles
Average per year
26,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 331,601 miles
  • 2020 – 274,322 miles
  • 2019 – 265,297 miles
  • 2018 – 236,922 miles
  • 2017 – 209,826 miles
  • 2016 – 179,229 miles
  • 2015 – 145,979 miles
  • 2014 – 114,488 miles
  • 2013 – 74,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass331,601 miles

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass331,601 miles (+9,352)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    331,601 miles
    Test number
    262307934727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass322,249 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    322,249 miles
    Test number
    896557906009
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail322,243 miles (+47,921)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    322,243 miles
    Test number
    210767937583
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excess smoke. Also dont want to rev the engine without owners permission as with the smoke it will need a good "blast" out (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass274,322 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    274,322 miles
    Test number
    521058973132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail274,321 miles (+9,024)6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,321 miles
    Test number
    420716968348
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass265,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    265,297 miles
    Test number
    537725412095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail265,297 miles (+17,452)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,297 miles
    Test number
    285234569420
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass247,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2020
    Odometer
    247,845 miles
    Test number
    895173259344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail247,845 miles (+10,923)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,845 miles
    Test number
    263708425403
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass236,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    236,922 miles
    Test number
    163310767424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail236,922 miles (+10,150)4 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,922 miles
    Test number
    526445611950
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass226,772 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    226,772 miles
    Test number
    943582733282
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail226,772 miles (+16,946)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,772 miles
    Test number
    255708767588
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass209,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    209,826 miles
    Test number
    352618872101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail209,822 miles (+13,806)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,822 miles
    Test number
    979519992417
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  16. Pass196,016 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    196,016 miles
    Test number
    198495012629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail196,013 miles (+16,784)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,013 miles
    Test number
    858701905357
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass179,229 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    179,229 miles
    Test number
    105896807655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Fail179,226 miles (+16,937)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,226 miles
    Test number
    544217144332
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass162,289 miles (+16,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    162,289 miles
    Test number
    164581782228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Wishbone balljoint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass145,979 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    145,979 miles
    Test number
    159200757822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail145,974 miles (+17,036)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,974 miles
    Test number
    183602869377
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass128,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,938 miles
    Test number
    688555925168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail128,938 miles (+14,450)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,938 miles
    Test number
    569355225134
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass114,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    114,488 miles
    Test number
    376129104386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail114,488 miles (+20,212)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,488 miles
    Test number
    938869704394
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass94,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    439729114185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail94,276 miles (+19,645)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    475268214102
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass74,631 miles (+18,345)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,631 miles
    Test number
    476843003313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,286 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    747970623184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail56,284 miles5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,284 miles
    Test number
    956239613143
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LR09 HYY

Does LR09 HYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 HYY expired on 22 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 HYY?
The MOT on LR09 HYY expired on 22 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 HYY done?
LR09 HYY was recorded at 331,601 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 26,688 miles a year.
Has LR09 HYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 HYY has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 HYY 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 LR09 HYY find?
LR09 HYY passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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