London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS09 ZVLMOT history

LS09 ZVL is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 299,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2023
Mileage
299,086 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
21,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ZVL
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
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 ZVL was last recorded at 299,086 miles on 26 Apr 2022, 13,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
285,193 miles · 20 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
13,893 miles
Average per year
21,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 299,086 miles
  • 2021 – 285,193 miles
  • 2019 – 267,674 miles
  • 2018 – 240,458 miles
  • 2017 – 216,237 miles
  • 2016 – 189,004 miles
  • 2015 – 153,120 miles
  • 2014 – 140,529 miles
  • 2013 – 116,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass299,086 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass299,086 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    299,086 miles
    Test number
    468735071634
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    170313766701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    794969202194
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass285,193 miles (+17,519)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    285,193 miles
    Test number
    632179716646
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass267,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    267,674 miles
    Test number
    986023478825
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail267,674 miles (+13,488)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,674 miles
    Test number
    790101118064
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass254,186 miles (+13,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    254,186 miles
    Test number
    423429910521
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass240,458 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    240,458 miles
    Test number
    960382935287
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail240,458 miles (+11,500)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,458 miles
    Test number
    447720374675
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass228,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    228,958 miles
    Test number
    584865628206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  11. Fail228,958 miles (+12,721)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,958 miles
    Test number
    165513578711
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  12. Pass216,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    216,237 miles
    Test number
    304622233775
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail216,237 miles (+13,584)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,237 miles
    Test number
    954015471570
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass202,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    202,653 miles
    Test number
    762493080335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail202,653 miles (+13,649)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,653 miles
    Test number
    175715972275
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  16. Pass189,004 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    189,004 miles
    Test number
    590880305934
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine and level low
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  17. Fail189,004 miles (+13,389)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,004 miles
    Test number
    768295135954
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine and level low
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  18. Pass175,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    175,615 miles
    Test number
    219446257989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail175,615 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,615 miles
    Test number
    982295592922
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    968348950125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass153,120 miles (+12,591)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    153,120 miles
    Test number
    868109815170
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass140,529 miles (+11,171)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    140,529 miles
    Test number
    899765194219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass129,358 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    129,358 miles
    Test number
    266018414114
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight roughness detected at steering wheel

  24. Fail129,358 miles (+12,519)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,358 miles
    Test number
    105298914111
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight roughness detected at steering wheel

  25. Pass116,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,839 miles
    Test number
    515854193283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail116,839 miles (+15,524)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,839 miles
    Test number
    625514493236
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGearbox fluid leak

  27. Pass101,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,315 miles
    Test number
    299784713154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 ZVL

Does LS09 ZVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 ZVL expired on 25 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ZVL?
The MOT on LS09 ZVL expired on 25 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 ZVL done?
LS09 ZVL was recorded at 299,086 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2022, an average of 21,963 miles a year.
Has LS09 ZVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ZVL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LS09 ZVL 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 LS09 ZVL find?
LS09 ZVL passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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