London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LS12 XUEMOT history

LS12 XUE is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2024 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 270,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2024
Mileage
270,844 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2023
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
23,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XUE
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
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2024
Latest MOT test
26 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XUE was last recorded at 270,844 miles on 26 May 2023, 7,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
262,855 miles · 22 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7,989 miles
Average per year
23,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 270,844 miles
  • 2022 – 262,855 miles
  • 2021 – 244,634 miles
  • 2020 – 230,063 miles
  • 2019 – 207,580 miles
  • 2018 – 184,850 miles
  • 2017 – 152,312 miles
  • 2016 – 118,069 miles
  • 2015 – 87,716 miles
  • 2014 – 65,534 miles
  • 2013 – 31,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,844 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    270,844 miles
    Test number
    931431315347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail270,844 miles (+7,989)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,844 miles
    Test number
    349298395341
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass262,855 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    262,855 miles
    Test number
    772730100522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail262,851 miles (+9,447)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,851 miles
    Test number
    785835014986
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass253,404 miles (+8,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    253,404 miles
    Test number
    953476811615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight travel on brake pedal

  6. Pass244,634 miles (+8,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    244,634 miles
    Test number
    161669146033
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass235,998 miles (+5,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    235,998 miles
    Test number
    566183770612
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass230,063 miles (+4,874)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    230,063 miles
    Test number
    399536900512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass225,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    225,189 miles
    Test number
    753841998794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail225,189 miles (+17,609)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,189 miles
    Test number
    544811311796
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass207,580 miles (+14,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    207,580 miles
    Test number
    187632386886
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass193,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    193,214 miles
    Test number
    196774064990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail193,214 miles (+8,364)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,214 miles
    Test number
    672623479493
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass184,850 miles (+15,053)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    184,850 miles
    Test number
    724427893246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass169,797 miles (+17,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    169,797 miles
    Test number
    803598112607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass152,312 miles (+16,687)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    152,312 miles
    Test number
    567672940172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,625 miles (+17,556)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    135,625 miles
    Test number
    546699589430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,069 miles (+12,838)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,069 miles
    Test number
    914539139808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,231 miles (+17,515)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,231 miles
    Test number
    119931886099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,716 miles (+13,278)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,716 miles
    Test number
    631865608429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,438 miles (+8,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,438 miles
    Test number
    989040425104
    • NoteSmall leak on steering box

  22. Pass65,534 miles (+10,616)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,534 miles
    Test number
    735508524315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,918 miles (+23,280)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    115130324183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,638 miles
    Test number
    645253613151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Questions about LS12 XUE

Does LS12 XUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS12 XUE expired on 25 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XUE?
The MOT on LS12 XUE expired on 25 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS12 XUE done?
LS12 XUE was recorded at 270,844 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2023, an average of 23,710 miles a year.
Has LS12 XUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XUE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS12 XUE 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 XUE find?
LS12 XUE passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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