London Taxis INT TX4

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LR09 UGSMOT history

LR09 UGS is a blue diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 291,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2024
Mileage
291,553 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
19,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 UGS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2024
Latest MOT test
15 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR09 UGS was last recorded at 291,553 miles on 15 May 2024, 9,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
282,421 miles · 18 May 2023
Between the last two tests
9,132 miles
Average per year
19,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 291,553 miles
  • 2023 – 282,421 miles
  • 2022 – 264,838 miles
  • 2021 – 247,490 miles
  • 2020 – 237,496 miles
  • 2019 – 215,181 miles
  • 2018 – 201,330 miles
  • 2017 – 180,027 miles
  • 2016 – 156,412 miles
  • 2015 – 135,220 miles
  • 2014 – 110,932 miles
  • 2013 – 85,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail291,553 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail291,553 miles (+9,132)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,553 miles
    Test number
    122184210483
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass282,421 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    282,421 miles
    Test number
    571211551123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail282,314 miles (+17,476)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,314 miles
    Test number
    324143679355
    • MajorFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides and rubbers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s n/s (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arches and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass264,838 miles (+17,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    264,838 miles
    Test number
    762915369950
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass247,490 miles (+141)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    247,490 miles
    Test number
    277528518302
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail247,349 miles (+9,853)10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,349 miles
    Test number
    508374530748
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass237,496 miles (+10)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    237,496 miles
    Test number
    837611426976
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail237,486 miles (+22,305)2 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,486 miles
    Test number
    109058914854
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass215,181 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    215,181 miles
    Test number
    565964472626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass213,240 miles (+11,910)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    213,240 miles
    Test number
    374922070390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass201,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    201,330 miles
    Test number
    451778195704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail201,330 miles (+10,036)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,330 miles
    Test number
    106462700680
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass191,294 miles (+11,267)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    191,294 miles
    Test number
    434366943781
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass180,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    180,027 miles
    Test number
    962303771798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail180,027 miles (+11,826)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,027 miles
    Test number
    439771412525
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass168,201 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    168,201 miles
    Test number
    857517807369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Fail168,201 miles (+11,789)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,201 miles
    Test number
    573812635424
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  18. Pass156,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    156,412 miles
    Test number
    851793095984
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Fail156,412 miles (+10,808)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,412 miles
    Test number
    445931918514
    • FailureFront Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass145,604 miles (+10,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    145,604 miles
    Test number
    916536989044
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass135,220 miles (+12,397)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    135,220 miles
    Test number
    963115167571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass122,823 miles (+42)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    122,823 miles
    Test number
    147453185066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Fail122,781 miles (+11,849)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,781 miles
    Test number
    137022585050
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass110,932 miles1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,932 miles
    Test number
    316637864239
    • DangerousOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteRear/axle metal brake pipes surface rust
  25. Fail110,932 miles (+13,138)1 dangerous11 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,932 miles
    Test number
    188266964206
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteRear/axle metal brake pipes surface rust
  26. Pass97,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,794 miles
    Test number
    825353484073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  27. Fail97,793 miles (+12,749)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    617123384049
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  28. Pass85,044 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,044 miles
    Test number
    398500873438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail84,961 miles (+15,165)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,961 miles
    Test number
    126419663206
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
  30. Pass69,796 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,796 miles
    Test number
    215418973024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner 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
  31. Fail69,796 miles2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,796 miles
    Test number
    615578473048
    • 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner 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

Questions about LR09 UGS

Does LR09 UGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 UGS expired on 30 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 UGS?
The MOT on LR09 UGS expired on 30 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 UGS done?
LR09 UGS was recorded at 291,553 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2024, an average of 19,877 miles a year.
Has LR09 UGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 UGS has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 UGS 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 UGS find?
LR09 UGS failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2024 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim too high; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front direction indicator not working, and 4 more.

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