London Taxis INT TX4
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc
LR09 ZFEMOT history
LR09 ZFE is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 23 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 358,573 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 358,573 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 34
- 21 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 22,227 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 ZFE
- 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
- 23 Apr 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR09 ZFE was last recorded at 358,573 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 11,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Apr 2021: 261,123 miles, lower than 396,184 miles on 12 Sept 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 346,722 miles · 10 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,851 miles
- Average per year
- 22,227 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 358,573 miles
- 2024 – 346,722 miles
- 2023 – 325,525 miles
- 2022 – 310,470 miles
- 2021 – 283,158 miles
- 2019 – 396,184 miles
- 2018 – 241,061 miles
- 2017 – 217,363 miles
- 2016 – 191,954 miles
- 2015 – 165,205 miles
- 2014 – 118,536 miles
- 2013 – 105,164 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective check/repair servo and vacuum pump/system (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached arm bolt loose (as marked) (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play in both rear n/s trailing arm bushes (as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryBolt dropped out from under vehicle - please check and refit. (bolt now placed inside vehicle)
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front seatbelt mount bolt incorrect size , threads showing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
34 tests since 18 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail358,573 miles (+11,851)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 358,573 miles
- Test number
- 529940785256
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective check/repair servo and vacuum pump/system (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached arm bolt loose (as marked) (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play in both rear n/s trailing arm bushes (as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBolt dropped out from under vehicle - please check and refit. (bolt now placed inside vehicle)
Pass346,722 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 346,722 miles
- Test number
- 930482553870
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust pipe fouling bodywork
- AdvisoryProp shaft fouling bodywork
- AdvisoryReduced throttle pedal travel due to modification
Fail346,722 miles (+10,947)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 346,722 miles
- Test number
- 939858629289
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust pipe fouling bodywork
- AdvisoryProp shaft fouling bodywork
- AdvisoryReduced throttle pedal travel due to modification
Pass335,775 miles (+38)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 335,775 miles
- Test number
- 798782734555
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail335,737 miles (+10,212)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 335,737 miles
- Test number
- 278101404573
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt missing/broken off (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass325,525 miles (+35)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 325,525 miles
- Test number
- 187350042390
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fail325,490 miles (+6,748)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 325,490 miles
- Test number
- 300719526870
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm bolt broken off. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass318,742 miles (+8,272)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 318,742 miles
- Test number
- 417712480545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass310,470 miles (+44)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 310,470 miles
- Test number
- 256909494628
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail310,426 miles (+13,222)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 310,426 miles
- Test number
- 148379837334
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust correctly. bulb and reflector loose inside lamp (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper wishbone ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorElectrical wiring insecure hanging above engine (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft running close to bodywork, may be catching at times.
Pass297,204 miles (+14,046)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 297,204 miles
- Test number
- 203965589319
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured above engine (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring insecure near battery (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Electrical wiring insecure near ABS pump (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Upper both ball joint locking device tabs ineffective
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam pattern just about meets standards
Pass283,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 283,158 miles
- Test number
- 146064077533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail283,158 miles (+21,992)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 283,158 miles
- Test number
- 679492428568
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Pass261,166 miles (+43)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 261,166 miles
- Test number
- 393636666309
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt mount bolt incorrect size , threads showing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded, also, brake pipes are undercoated in several places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail261,123 miles (-135,061)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,123 miles
- Test number
- 285286914030
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt mount bolt incorrect size , threads showing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded, also, brake pipes are undercoated in several places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass396,184 miles (+139,015)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 396,184 miles
- Test number
- 327727648248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail257,169 miles (+3,971)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,169 miles
- Test number
- 610718585689
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded long to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass253,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2020
- Odometer
- 253,198 miles
- Test number
- 309631185358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail253,198 miles (+12,137)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,198 miles
- Test number
- 981789159597
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass241,061 miles (+11,735)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 241,061 miles
- Test number
- 155999153526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass229,326 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 229,326 miles
- Test number
- 808442325264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail229,323 miles (+11,960)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,323 miles
- Test number
- 883147516667
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass217,363 miles (+13,057)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 217,363 miles
- Test number
- 491761019246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,306 miles (+12,352)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 204,306 miles
- Test number
- 752378911117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,954 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 191,954 miles
- Test number
- 371920580432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,953 miles (+14,791)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,953 miles
- Test number
- 793442538405
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass177,162 miles (+11,957)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 177,162 miles
- Test number
- 585521347754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,205 miles (+16,783)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 165,205 miles
- Test number
- 380120431990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,422 miles (+29,886)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2016
- Odometer
- 148,422 miles
- Test number
- 767127925192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,536 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 118,536 miles
- Test number
- 406050424188
- NoteOil leak
Fail118,536 miles (+13,372)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,536 miles
- Test number
- 336240224145
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass105,164 miles (+13,615)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 105,164 miles
- Test number
- 418729693283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass91,549 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 91,549 miles
- Test number
- 517179203106
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail91,549 miles8 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,549 miles
- Test number
- 137338403154
- FailureNearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Questions about LR09 ZFE
- Does LR09 ZFE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR09 ZFE expired on 9 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 ZFE?
- The MOT on LR09 ZFE expired on 9 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR09 ZFE done?
- LR09 ZFE was recorded at 358,573 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 22,227 miles a year.
- Has LR09 ZFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 ZFE has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR09 ZFE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR09 ZFE find?
- LR09 ZFE failed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: brake servo defective or ineffective check/repair servo and vacuum pump/system; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside rear suspension arm insecurely attached arm bolt loose (as marked), and 7 more.
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