London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,486 cc

LS07 HTUMOT history

LS07 HTU is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 21 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 499,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2022
Mileage
499,499 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
25,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS07 HTU
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
2007
First used
21 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS07 HTU was last recorded at 499,499 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 50,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2018: 435,812 miles, lower than 442,209 miles on 28 Nov 2017.
  • 22 Jul 2021: 448,583 miles, lower than 488,571 miles on 13 Jul 2021.

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
448,583 miles · 22 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
50,916 miles
Average per year
25,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 499,499 miles
  • 2021 – 448,583 miles
  • 2020 – 476,488 miles
  • 2019 – 476,092 miles
  • 2018 – 470,210 miles
  • 2017 – 442,209 miles
  • 2016 – 414,775 miles
  • 2015 – 384,899 miles
  • 2014 – 344,109 miles
  • 2013 – 302,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail499,499 miles
  • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR PIPE BURST DURING TEST (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • DangerousIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired OSF WING HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX HOLED (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSF FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR & OSR INNER WHEEL ARCHS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR BOOT FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail499,499 miles (+50,916)5 dangerous14 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    499,499 miles
    Test number
    303316669683
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR PIPE BURST DURING TEST (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired OSF WING HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX HOLED (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSF FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSR & OSR INNER WHEEL ARCHS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR BOOT FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass448,583 miles (-39,988)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    448,583 miles
    Test number
    870659173833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail488,571 miles (+5,141)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    488,571 miles
    Test number
    695366064856
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass483,430 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    483,430 miles
    Test number
    597608399806
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail483,426 miles (+6,938)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    483,426 miles
    Test number
    917230181196
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT AND OSR (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass476,488 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    476,488 miles
    Test number
    673129306397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass476,092 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    476,092 miles
    Test number
    997998748901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass470,210 miles (+34,398)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    470,210 miles
    Test number
    931756363656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass435,812 miles (-6,397)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    435,812 miles
    Test number
    664220564335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass442,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    442,209 miles
    Test number
    943830812655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail442,209 miles (+14,343)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    442,209 miles
    Test number
    803763644302
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass427,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    427,866 miles
    Test number
    392432931145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail427,866 miles (+13,091)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    427,866 miles
    Test number
    488809460869
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass414,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    414,775 miles
    Test number
    153435790638
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail414,775 miles (+13,677)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    414,775 miles
    Test number
    956209891665
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass401,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    401,098 miles
    Test number
    412402729166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail401,098 miles (+16,199)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    401,098 miles
    Test number
    447583949887
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass384,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    384,899 miles
    Test number
    284059960865
    • AdvisoryN/R Tyre N Rated

  19. Fail384,899 miles (+21,885)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    384,899 miles
    Test number
    815668476166
    • FailureNearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/R Tyre N Rated

  20. Pass363,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    363,014 miles
    Test number
    267500045441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail363,014 miles (+18,905)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    363,014 miles
    Test number
    957320645153
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass344,109 miles (+21,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    344,109 miles
    Test number
    697665024331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass322,235 miles (+19,681)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    322,235 miles
    Test number
    889920944191
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass302,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    302,554 miles
    Test number
    216583823369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail302,554 miles (+21,589)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,554 miles
    Test number
    797413423321
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • 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)

  26. Pass280,965 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    280,965 miles
    Test number
    989540243183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteProp shaft exssive end flote

  27. Fail280,965 miles9 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,965 miles
    Test number
    447457333181
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp shaft exssive end flote

Questions about LS07 HTU

Does LS07 HTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS07 HTU expired on 21 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS07 HTU?
The MOT on LS07 HTU expired on 21 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS07 HTU done?
LS07 HTU was recorded at 499,499 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 25,227 miles a year.
Has LS07 HTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS07 HTU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS07 HTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS07 HTU find?
LS07 HTU failed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 5 dangerous defects, 14 major defects and 1 advisory: brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe burst during test; front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired osf wing holed, and 17 more.

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