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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Fail358,573 miles
  • 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)

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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)
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass318,742 miles (+8,272)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    318,742 miles
    Test number
    417712480545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. Pass283,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    283,158 miles
    Test number
    146064077533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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))
  16. Pass396,184 miles (+139,015)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    396,184 miles
    Test number
    327727648248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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))
  18. Pass253,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    253,198 miles
    Test number
    309631185358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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))
  20. Pass241,061 miles (+11,735)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    241,061 miles
    Test number
    155999153526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass229,326 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    229,326 miles
    Test number
    808442325264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass217,363 miles (+13,057)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    217,363 miles
    Test number
    491761019246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass204,306 miles (+12,352)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    204,306 miles
    Test number
    752378911117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass191,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    191,954 miles
    Test number
    371920580432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. Pass177,162 miles (+11,957)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    177,162 miles
    Test number
    585521347754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass165,205 miles (+16,783)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    165,205 miles
    Test number
    380120431990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass148,422 miles (+29,886)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    148,422 miles
    Test number
    767127925192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass118,536 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,536 miles
    Test number
    406050424188
    • NoteOil leak
  31. 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
  32. 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)
  33. Pass91,549 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,549 miles
    Test number
    517179203106
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  34. 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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