London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LS12 EGVMOT history

LS12 EGV is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 291,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
291,131 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
23,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EGV
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
13 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EGV was last recorded at 291,131 miles on 15 Sept 2023, 5,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
285,340 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,791 miles
Average per year
23,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 291,131 miles
  • 2022 – 266,532 miles
  • 2021 – 257,106 miles
  • 2020 – 237,561 miles
  • 2019 – 226,266 miles
  • 2018 – 200,086 miles
  • 2017 – 172,060 miles
  • 2016 – 146,089 miles
  • 2015 – 121,907 miles
  • 2014 – 88,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass291,131 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass291,131 miles (+5,791)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    291,131 miles
    Test number
    186545012354
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass285,340 miles (+18,808)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    285,340 miles
    Test number
    728109517231
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass266,532 miles (+9,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    266,532 miles
    Test number
    478057486205
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass257,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    257,106 miles
    Test number
    295054009338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail257,102 miles (+7,411)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,102 miles
    Test number
    871822565389
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass249,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    249,691 miles
    Test number
    988522419785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail249,691 miles (+12,130)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,691 miles
    Test number
    416809378433
    • DangerousOffside Rear position lamp cracked
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass237,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    237,561 miles
    Test number
    687861299659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail237,561 miles (+11,295)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,561 miles
    Test number
    823753487681
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass226,266 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    226,266 miles
    Test number
    705124262229
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail226,266 miles (+13,505)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,266 miles
    Test number
    781085482548
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass212,761 miles (+12,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    212,761 miles
    Test number
    284499624167
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass200,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    200,086 miles
    Test number
    484450823257
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%
  14. Fail200,084 miles (+14,883)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,084 miles
    Test number
    756517296352
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  15. Pass185,201 miles (+13,141)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    185,201 miles
    Test number
    982212239156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass172,060 miles (+17,375)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    172,060 miles
    Test number
    836236407025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass154,685 miles (+8,596)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    154,685 miles
    Test number
    250492273914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass146,089 miles (+11,262)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    146,089 miles
    Test number
    736324377930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass134,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    134,827 miles
    Test number
    103762961966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Fail134,827 miles (+12,920)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,827 miles
    Test number
    619332501543
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass121,907 miles (+16,406)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,907 miles
    Test number
    148973686479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,501 miles
    Test number
    108275075030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,501 miles (+17,129)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,501 miles
    Test number
    978555575024
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  24. Pass88,372 miles (+17,265)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,372 miles
    Test number
    396539554467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  25. Pass71,107 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,107 miles
    Test number
    596707274016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,766 miles
    Test number
    406589654090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,766 miles5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,766 miles
    Test number
    835489354069
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LS12 EGV

Does LS12 EGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 EGV expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EGV?
The MOT on LS12 EGV expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 EGV done?
LS12 EGV was recorded at 291,131 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 23,089 miles a year.
Has LS12 EGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EGV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LS12 EGV 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 EGV find?
LS12 EGV passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt marked with chalk; rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside.

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