London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,499 cc

LS09 ZVOMOT history

LS09 ZVO is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 275,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
275,510 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
19,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ZVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 ZVO was last recorded at 275,510 miles on 7 Oct 2021, 8,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2014: 16,448 miles, lower than 147,756 miles on 24 Apr 2014.

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
267,470 miles · 11 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
8,040 miles
Average per year
19,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 275,510 miles
  • 2019 – 267,470 miles
  • 2018 – 226,474 miles
  • 2017 – 215,895 miles
  • 2016 – 188,149 miles
  • 2015 – 170,482 miles
  • 2014 – 16,448 miles
  • 2013 – 130,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Excessive oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Outter (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    319827897158
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    567526876897
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass275,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    275,510 miles
    Test number
    643425981545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail275,400 miles (+7,930)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,400 miles
    Test number
    211776349932
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass267,470 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    267,470 miles
    Test number
    660952264660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail267,470 miles (+13,146)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,470 miles
    Test number
    369563319085
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass254,324 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    254,324 miles
    Test number
    263677391215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail254,295 miles (+27,821)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,295 miles
    Test number
    802213757993
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass226,474 miles (+10,579)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    226,474 miles
    Test number
    772402110145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass215,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    215,895 miles
    Test number
    256028668250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail215,895 miles (+14,550)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,895 miles
    Test number
    127728163335
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top. (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box insecure Bolt loose. (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExcessive oil leak.

  12. Pass201,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    201,345 miles
    Test number
    194333509672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail201,345 miles (+13,196)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,345 miles
    Test number
    758876901294
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Outter (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryExcessive oil leak.

  14. Pass188,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    188,149 miles
    Test number
    244482195094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail188,149 miles (+5,279)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,149 miles
    Test number
    815488959034
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass182,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    182,870 miles
    Test number
    621203039684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail182,870 miles (+12,388)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,870 miles
    Test number
    494328382746
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outter (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  18. Pass170,482 miles (+154,034)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    170,482 miles
    Test number
    219892415434
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass16,448 miles (-131,308)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    16,448 miles
    Test number
    345280704384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass147,756 miles (+17,453)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    147,756 miles
    Test number
    427034814162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass130,303 miles (+18,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    130,303 miles
    Test number
    807097293221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass111,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,939 miles
    Test number
    918815813181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail111,939 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,939 miles
    Test number
    629835213159
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LS09 ZVO

Does LS09 ZVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 ZVO expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ZVO?
The MOT on LS09 ZVO expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 ZVO done?
LS09 ZVO was recorded at 275,510 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2021, an average of 19,354 miles a year.
Has LS09 ZVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ZVO has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS09 ZVO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 ZVO find?
LS09 ZVO passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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