London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LS12 EFYMOT history

LS12 EFY is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 27 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 253,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
253,904 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
20,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EFY
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
2012
First used
27 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EFY was last recorded at 253,904 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 10,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,808 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
10,096 miles
Average per year
20,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 253,904 miles
  • 2022 – 239,516 miles
  • 2021 – 227,405 miles
  • 2020 – 214,652 miles
  • 2019 – 198,924 miles
  • 2018 – 172,321 miles
  • 2017 – 154,355 miles
  • 2016 – 132,686 miles
  • 2015 – 114,980 miles
  • 2014 – 69,329 miles
  • 2013 – 35,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,904 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,904 miles (+10,096)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    253,904 miles
    Test number
    357175339847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass243,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    243,808 miles
    Test number
    846937552957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail243,808 miles (+4,292)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,808 miles
    Test number
    685884388361
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass239,516 miles (+6,043)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    239,516 miles
    Test number
    763831671004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass233,473 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    233,473 miles
    Test number
    402653884574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass227,405 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    227,405 miles
    Test number
    484642832809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass222,379 miles (+7,727)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    222,379 miles
    Test number
    461690067199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass214,652 miles (+15,728)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    214,652 miles
    Test number
    159027936967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass198,924 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,924 miles
    Test number
    990563654454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail198,824 miles (+15,529)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,824 miles
    Test number
    811992822712
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass183,295 miles (+10,974)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    183,295 miles
    Test number
    812443411327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass172,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,321 miles
    Test number
    662113150975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail172,321 miles (+12,281)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,321 miles
    Test number
    143835857635
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass160,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,040 miles
    Test number
    834905204119
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail160,040 miles (+5,685)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,040 miles
    Test number
    905971466229
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass154,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,355 miles
    Test number
    810766984117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail154,355 miles (+11,119)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,355 miles
    Test number
    379998822214
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass143,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,236 miles
    Test number
    378896015234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail143,236 miles (+10,550)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,236 miles
    Test number
    651494225255
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass132,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,686 miles
    Test number
    168163728354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail132,686 miles (+11,104)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,686 miles
    Test number
    696257983801
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass121,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,582 miles
    Test number
    743825937486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail121,582 miles (+6,602)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,582 miles
    Test number
    716153026672
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  24. Pass114,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,980 miles
    Test number
    710448243346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail114,980 miles (+12,951)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,980 miles
    Test number
    846799832288
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass102,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,029 miles
    Test number
    176480595003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail102,029 miles (+32,700)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,029 miles
    Test number
    246679785057
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass69,329 miles (+33,475)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,329 miles
    Test number
    165206584430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,854 miles
    Test number
    795090183057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 EFY

Does LS12 EFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 EFY expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EFY?
The MOT on LS12 EFY expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 EFY done?
LS12 EFY was recorded at 253,904 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 20,762 miles a year.
Has LS12 EFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EFY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 EFY 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 EFY find?
LS12 EFY passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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