London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LR55 VHAMOT history

LR55 VHA is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 329,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2023
Mileage
329,111 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2022
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
14,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 VHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2023
Latest MOT test
19 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 VHA was last recorded at 329,111 miles on 19 May 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
329,109 miles · 17 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
14,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 329,111 miles
  • 2021 – 322,588 miles
  • 2019 – 314,969 miles
  • 2018 – 297,747 miles
  • 2017 – 279,736 miles
  • 2016 – 260,975 miles
  • 2015 – 243,028 miles
  • 2014 – 224,174 miles
  • 2013 – 201,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass329,111 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass329,111 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    329,111 miles
    Test number
    161926214831
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail329,109 miles (+6,521)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    329,109 miles
    Test number
    268612213027
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass322,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    322,588 miles
    Test number
    771050064743
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail322,588 miles (+10)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    322,588 miles
    Test number
    846605794458
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail322,578 miles (+7,609)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    322,578 miles
    Test number
    840938838526
    • DangerousNearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake - slight binding
    • AdvisoryMovement in steering joints

  6. Pass314,969 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    314,969 miles
    Test number
    291859120957
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail314,969 miles (+8,291)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,969 miles
    Test number
    434117757537
    • DangerousNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass306,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    306,678 miles
    Test number
    434663860581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail306,678 miles (+8,931)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,678 miles
    Test number
    660554969448
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wish bone arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass297,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    297,747 miles
    Test number
    313149481361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail297,747 miles (+9,256)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,747 miles
    Test number
    892178538971
    • DangerousNearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass288,491 miles (+8,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    288,491 miles
    Test number
    796754798451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering idler
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass279,736 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    279,736 miles
    Test number
    359524394530
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail279,736 miles (+9,474)7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,736 miles
    Test number
    973791236625
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak Gearbox cooler pipe
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in the steering idler
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper does not clear the screen effectively
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass270,262 miles (+9,287)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    270,262 miles
    Test number
    973415971976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass260,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    260,975 miles
    Test number
    154398950402
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail260,975 miles (+9,106)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,975 miles
    Test number
    742915370372
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass251,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    251,869 miles
    Test number
    821601160474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail251,869 miles (+8,841)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,869 miles
    Test number
    600743353261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testSteering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  20. Pass243,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    243,028 miles
    Test number
    301168079326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail243,028 miles (+8,360)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,028 miles
    Test number
    739167183023
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside oil leak o/s front

  22. Fail234,668 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,668 miles
    Test number
    515385105173
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass234,668 miles (+10,494)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    234,668 miles
    Test number
    527115005189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass224,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    224,174 miles
    Test number
    605195094298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail224,174 miles (+10,694)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,174 miles
    Test number
    576803294242
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass213,480 miles (+12,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    213,480 miles
    Test number
    445844504132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass201,173 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    201,173 miles
    Test number
    815235193216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge of tread, no cords seen.

  28. Fail201,173 miles15 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,173 miles
    Test number
    606020093266
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge of tread, no cords seen.

Questions about LR55 VHA

Does LR55 VHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 VHA expired on 18 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 VHA?
The MOT on LR55 VHA expired on 18 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 VHA done?
LR55 VHA was recorded at 329,111 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2022, an average of 14,901 miles a year.
Has LR55 VHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 VHA has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 VHA 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 LR55 VHA find?
LR55 VHA passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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