London Taxis INT TX4 Elegance Auto

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,499 cc

LS12 XTWMOT history

LS12 XTW is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Elegance Auto first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 27 of 40 MOT tests, with 275,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
275,779 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
40
27 passed · 13 failed
Per year
19,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XTW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4 Elegance Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XTW was last recorded at 275,779 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
275,776 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
19,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 275,779 miles
  • 2025 – 241,973 miles
  • 2024 – 199,549 miles
  • 2023 – 190,798 miles
  • 2022 – 154,715 miles
  • 2021 – 143,447 miles
  • 2020 – 138,170 miles
  • 2019 – 128,019 miles
  • 2018 – 108,817 miles
  • 2017 – 91,373 miles
  • 2016 – 74,464 miles
  • 2015 – 59,118 miles
  • 2014 – 49,488 miles
  • 2013 – 28,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,779 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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

40 tests since 10 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,779 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    275,779 miles
    Test number
    550755518533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail275,776 miles (+16,487)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,776 miles
    Test number
    795082826067
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass259,289 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    259,289 miles
    Test number
    358745589277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail258,808 miles (+16,835)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,808 miles
    Test number
    738834746446
    • MajorCentral Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both and rubbers split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass241,973 miles (+20,624)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    241,973 miles
    Test number
    478417938834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass221,349 miles (+21,800)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    221,349 miles
    Test number
    612975239112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass199,549 miles (+8,751)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    199,549 miles
    Test number
    481679538221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass190,798 miles (+14,607)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    190,798 miles
    Test number
    468502819812
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass176,191 miles (+21,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    176,191 miles
    Test number
    790858625170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass154,715 miles (+3,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,715 miles
    Test number
    509099976787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass151,393 miles (+7,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,393 miles
    Test number
    964064916508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass143,447 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    143,447 miles
    Test number
    887090153498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass140,564 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,564 miles
    Test number
    699132127893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,170 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,170 miles
    Test number
    815036740978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail138,162 miles (+2,342)4 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,162 miles
    Test number
    746145584642
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass135,820 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,820 miles
    Test number
    756871508432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass128,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    128,019 miles
    Test number
    931896748144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail128,019 miles (+8,860)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,019 miles
    Test number
    401456604516
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  19. Pass119,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,159 miles
    Test number
    879997185359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,159 miles (+10,342)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,159 miles
    Test number
    892565038266
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  21. Pass108,817 miles (+8,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,817 miles
    Test number
    327462389372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRESIDUE ON FUEL TANK. NO SIGN OF A LEAK

  22. Pass100,471 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,471 miles
    Test number
    568803049335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail100,471 miles (+9,098)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,471 miles
    Test number
    301848238142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass91,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,373 miles
    Test number
    908495564905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,373 miles (+8,632)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,373 miles
    Test number
    531534737633
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass82,741 miles (+8,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    293595195787
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass74,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,464 miles
    Test number
    797529142684
    • AdvisoryParking brake ON warning lamp missing.

  28. Fail74,463 miles (+6,422)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,463 miles
    Test number
    915895668263
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake ON warning lamp missing.

  29. Pass68,041 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    822667188062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Fail68,040 miles (+8,922)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,040 miles
    Test number
    807957525477
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass59,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,118 miles
    Test number
    378022165121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  32. Fail59,118 miles (+6,855)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,118 miles
    Test number
    608742465198
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  33. Pass52,263 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,263 miles
    Test number
    145841225053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass49,488 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,488 miles
    Test number
    499302034369
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  35. Fail49,488 miles (+8,765)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,488 miles
    Test number
    635092434349
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  36. Pass40,723 miles (+82)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,723 miles
    Test number
    109227854163
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  37. Fail40,641 miles (+11,801)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,641 miles
    Test number
    706876654106
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  38. Pass28,840 miles (+10,125)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,840 miles
    Test number
    918688733300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside front wing dented but no sharp edges

  39. Pass18,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,715 miles
    Test number
    847721763166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  40. Fail18,715 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,715 miles
    Test number
    897911263112
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LS12 XTW

Does LS12 XTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XTW is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XTW?
The MOT on LS12 XTW is valid until 3 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 XTW done?
LS12 XTW was recorded at 275,779 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 19,423 miles a year.
Has LS12 XTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XTW has failed 13 of its 40 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 XTW 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 XTW find?
LS12 XTW passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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