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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass215,181 miles (+1,941)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2020
- Odometer
- 215,181 miles
- Test number
- 565964472626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass213,240 miles (+11,910)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 213,240 miles
- Test number
- 374922070390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 201,330 miles
- Test number
- 451778195704
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
Pass180,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 180,027 miles
- Test number
- 962303771798
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass135,220 miles (+12,397)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 135,220 miles
- Test number
- 963115167571
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
Pass97,794 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 97,794 miles
- Test number
- 825353484073
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Pass85,044 miles (+83)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 85,044 miles
- Test number
- 398500873438
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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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