London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LS12 EFZMOT history

LS12 EFZ is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 271,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2024
Mileage
271,535 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
22,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EFZ
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
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EFZ was last recorded at 271,535 miles on 10 Nov 2023, 7,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2018: 182,156 miles, lower than 189,134 miles on 20 Oct 2017.

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
263,656 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
7,879 miles
Average per year
22,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 271,535 miles
  • 2022 – 260,650 miles
  • 2021 – 241,628 miles
  • 2020 – 224,528 miles
  • 2019 – 210,511 miles
  • 2018 – 195,258 miles
  • 2017 – 189,134 miles
  • 2016 – 138,793 miles
  • 2015 – 115,835 miles
  • 2014 – 57,941 miles
  • 2013 – 42,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,535 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • 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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,535 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    271,535 miles
    Test number
    163150167543
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail271,533 miles (+7,877)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,533 miles
    Test number
    582279836178
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass263,656 miles (+3,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    263,656 miles
    Test number
    543610481044
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspect of fuel leak from the fuel tank
  4. Pass260,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    260,650 miles
    Test number
    600163580841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail260,649 miles (+7,815)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,649 miles
    Test number
    666694991813
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass252,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    252,834 miles
    Test number
    398133660685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail252,832 miles (+11,204)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,832 miles
    Test number
    969265571710
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  8. Pass241,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    241,628 miles
    Test number
    912486642679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail241,628 miles (+2,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,628 miles
    Test number
    622620248828
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass239,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    239,451 miles
    Test number
    365294876860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail239,440 miles (+14,912)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,440 miles
    Test number
    545582996210
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass224,528 miles (+14,017)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    224,528 miles
    Test number
    269454035093
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  13. Pass210,511 miles (+10,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    210,511 miles
    Test number
    756597538584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass200,365 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    200,365 miles
    Test number
    237528943140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail200,364 miles (+5,106)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,364 miles
    Test number
    639176084941
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass195,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    195,258 miles
    Test number
    677009403761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail195,258 miles (+13,102)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,258 miles
    Test number
    361472051153
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  18. Pass182,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    182,156 miles
    Test number
    126230832854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
  19. Fail182,156 miles (-6,978)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,156 miles
    Test number
    965259921163
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
  20. Pass189,134 miles (+35,047)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    189,134 miles
    Test number
    133331646415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass154,087 miles (+15,294)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    154,087 miles
    Test number
    818999290496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass138,793 miles (+13,107)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    138,793 miles
    Test number
    535590295344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass125,686 miles (+9,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,686 miles
    Test number
    380318203192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  24. Pass115,835 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,835 miles
    Test number
    962111343651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail115,833 miles (+22,490)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,833 miles
    Test number
    653189545491
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  26. Pass93,343 miles (+35,402)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,343 miles
    Test number
    546688095083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,941 miles (+15,624)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,941 miles
    Test number
    649333794035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,317 miles (+12,873)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,317 miles
    Test number
    336019883467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,444 miles
    Test number
    688032593071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 EFZ

Does LS12 EFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 EFZ expired on 9 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EFZ?
The MOT on LS12 EFZ expired on 9 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 EFZ done?
LS12 EFZ was recorded at 271,535 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2023, an average of 22,825 miles a year.
Has LS12 EFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EFZ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 EFZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 EFZ find?
LS12 EFZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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