London Taxis INT TX4
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,499 cc
LS12 EFMMOT history
LS12 EFM is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 283,621 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 283,621 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 19,162 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 EFM
- 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
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 EFM was last recorded at 283,621 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 12,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 271,573 miles · 15 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,048 miles
- Average per year
- 19,162 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 283,621 miles
- 2025 – 271,573 miles
- 2024 – 257,846 miles
- 2023 – 240,625 miles
- 2022 – 223,712 miles
- 2021 – 213,229 miles
- 2019 – 203,463 miles
- 2018 – 181,026 miles
- 2017 – 159,811 miles
- 2016 – 134,007 miles
- 2015 – 111,215 miles
- 2014 – 87,557 miles
- 2013 – 28,177 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass283,621 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Vehicle undersealed and brake pipes covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass283,621 miles (+12,048)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 283,621 miles
- Test number
- 884308838071
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass271,573 miles (+13,727)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 271,573 miles
- Test number
- 565725714325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass257,846 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 257,846 miles
- Test number
- 522339389848
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed and brake pipes covered in underseal
Fail257,837 miles (+17,212)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,837 miles
- Test number
- 841039032345
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed and brake pipes covered in underseal
Pass240,625 miles (+16,913)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 240,625 miles
- Test number
- 231997230587
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass223,712 miles (+10,483)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 223,712 miles
- Test number
- 705091172941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass213,229 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 213,229 miles
- Test number
- 608821558649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail213,206 miles (+1,758)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,206 miles
- Test number
- 861726469911
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass211,448 miles (+303)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 211,448 miles
- Test number
- 723604149954
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass211,145 miles (+7,682)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 211,145 miles
- Test number
- 637311683352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,463 miles (+12,568)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 203,463 miles
- Test number
- 837023057269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass190,895 miles (+9,869)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2020
- Odometer
- 190,895 miles
- Test number
- 374948835375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,026 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 181,026 miles
- Test number
- 458125631623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,026 miles (+11,461)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,026 miles
- Test number
- 981253767613
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
Pass169,565 miles (+9,754)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 169,565 miles
- Test number
- 342107246856
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass159,811 miles (+11,734)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 159,811 miles
- Test number
- 733538598971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,077 miles (+14,070)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 148,077 miles
- Test number
- 648965294298
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak transmission box
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak axle
Pass134,007 miles (+11,654)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 134,007 miles
- Test number
- 225631560114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,353 miles (+11,138)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 122,353 miles
- Test number
- 507725698359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,215 miles (+14,145)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 111,215 miles
- Test number
- 644944554791
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass97,070 miles (+9,513)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 97,070 miles
- Test number
- 527045735192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,557 miles (+23,500)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 87,557 miles
- Test number
- 825413444306
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear brake check
Pass64,057 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 64,057 miles
- Test number
- 675029834138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,057 miles (+35,880)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,057 miles
- Test number
- 885029834180
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass28,177 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 28,177 miles
- Test number
- 297126533172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 EFM
- Does LS12 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EFM is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 EFM?
- The MOT on LS12 EFM is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 EFM done?
- LS12 EFM was recorded at 283,621 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 19,162 miles a year.
- Has LS12 EFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 EFM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS12 EFM 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 EFM find?
- LS12 EFM passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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