London Taxis INT TX4

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LR09 HZFMOT history

LR09 HZF is a blue petrol London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
196,578 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 HZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 HZF was last recorded at 196,578 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 10,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,895 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,683 miles
Average per year
11,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,578 miles
  • 2025 – 185,895 miles
  • 2024 – 171,023 miles
  • 2023 – 161,422 miles
  • 2022 – 151,132 miles
  • 2021 – 137,222 miles
  • 2020 – 126,806 miles
  • 2019 – 107,045 miles
  • 2018 – 101,952 miles
  • 2017 – 87,198 miles
  • 2016 – 79,205 miles
  • 2015 – 73,353 miles
  • 2014 – 62,433 miles
  • 2013 – 54,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,578 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,578 miles (+10,683)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    196,578 miles
    Test number
    283174145522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,895 miles (+14,872)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    185,895 miles
    Test number
    485138092444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass171,023 miles (+2,801)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    171,023 miles
    Test number
    298918299104
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass168,222 miles (+6,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    168,222 miles
    Test number
    732398929260
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective.
  5. Pass161,422 miles (+10,290)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    161,422 miles
    Test number
    294492169822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,132 miles (+224)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,132 miles
    Test number
    183094747492
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Fail150,908 miles (+13,686)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,908 miles
    Test number
    616293117860
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass137,222 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,222 miles
    Test number
    547706570229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,202 miles (+10,396)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,202 miles
    Test number
    690648950362
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake just met m.o.t requirements
  10. Pass126,806 miles (+5,005)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,806 miles
    Test number
    760223889333
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass121,801 miles (+14,756)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,801 miles
    Test number
    118921551155
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  12. Pass107,045 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,045 miles
    Test number
    403197211143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,952 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,952 miles
    Test number
    911560515638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,775 miles (+8,847)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,775 miles
    Test number
    223245876616
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass92,928 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,928 miles
    Test number
    850748868718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,198 miles (+6,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,198 miles
    Test number
    905030407158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Pass81,137 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,137 miles
    Test number
    201655699724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,205 miles (+4,164)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    704923121469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,041 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,041 miles
    Test number
    320446601615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,353 miles (+6,203)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    240574762180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,150 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,150 miles
    Test number
    117747075496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,433 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,433 miles
    Test number
    588477384251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,257 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,257 miles
    Test number
    736123184050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,403 miles (+7,552)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,403 miles
    Test number
    938400473259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,851 miles
    Test number
    177095483484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 HZF

Does LR09 HZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 HZF is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 HZF?
The MOT on LR09 HZF is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 HZF done?
LR09 HZF was recorded at 196,578 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 11,106 miles a year.
Has LR09 HZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 HZF has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LR09 HZF 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 HZF find?
LR09 HZF passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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