London Taxis INT TX4

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LS12 EFLMOT history

LS12 EFL is a grey diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 355,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
355,254 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
25,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EFL was last recorded at 355,254 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
354,795 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
459 miles
Average per year
25,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 355,254 miles
  • 2024 – 325,598 miles
  • 2023 – 294,644 miles
  • 2022 – 267,984 miles
  • 2020 – 247,439 miles
  • 2019 – 231,209 miles
  • 2018 – 201,046 miles
  • 2017 – 170,297 miles
  • 2016 – 141,510 miles
  • 2015 – 109,702 miles
  • 2014 – 59,510 miles
  • 2013 – 44,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass355,254 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps foggy/ deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryHorn volume low but just about loud enough to be heard by other road usersRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass355,254 miles (+459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    355,254 miles
    Test number
    486246535249
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps foggy/ deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryHorn volume low but just about loud enough to be heard by other road users

  2. Fail354,795 miles (+29,197)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    354,795 miles
    Test number
    963619634133
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps foggy/ deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryHorn volume low but just about loud enough to be heard by other road users

  3. Pass325,598 miles (+30,954)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    325,598 miles
    Test number
    287848028672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass294,644 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    294,644 miles
    Test number
    798458055096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail294,536 miles (+26,552)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,536 miles
    Test number
    785508409358
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass267,984 miles (+297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    267,984 miles
    Test number
    966910965689
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm tread depth and worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass267,687 miles (+20,248)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    267,687 miles
    Test number
    893102500169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass247,439 miles (+16,230)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    247,439 miles
    Test number
    739556333398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass231,209 miles (+15,053)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    231,209 miles
    Test number
    588817179334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass216,156 miles (+15,110)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    216,156 miles
    Test number
    357891759619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass201,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    201,046 miles
    Test number
    461943327171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail201,046 miles (+17,180)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,046 miles
    Test number
    111648418514
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass183,866 miles (+13,569)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    183,866 miles
    Test number
    266774834209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass170,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    170,297 miles
    Test number
    952064602686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail170,297 miles (+14,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,297 miles
    Test number
    402831079165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

  16. Pass155,650 miles (+14,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,650 miles
    Test number
    465822013283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,510 miles (+16,893)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,510 miles
    Test number
    717589917936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass124,617 miles (+14,915)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,617 miles
    Test number
    736572940823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,702 miles (+17,821)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,702 miles
    Test number
    319296320438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,881 miles (+32,371)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,881 miles
    Test number
    218634085038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,510 miles
    Test number
    717204404180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,179 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,179 km
    Test number
    928193384016
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass44,937 miles (+125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,937 miles
    Test number
    327176163491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  24. Fail44,812 miles (+15,415)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,812 miles
    Test number
    878834963273
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  25. Fail29,397 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,397 miles
    Test number
    587480573023
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteNearside washer poor operation enough water hitting screen to effectivly clear

  26. Pass29,397 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,397 miles
    Test number
    646400073044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteNearside washer poor operation enough water hitting screen to effectivly clear

Questions about LS12 EFL

Does LS12 EFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 EFL expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EFL?
The MOT on LS12 EFL expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 EFL done?
LS12 EFL was recorded at 355,254 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 25,913 miles a year.
Has LS12 EFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EFL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 EFL 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 LS12 EFL find?
LS12 EFL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps foggy/ deteriorated; horn volume low but just about loud enough to be heard by other road users.

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