London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LS12 XUPMOT history

LS12 XUP is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 27 of 36 MOT tests, with 272,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
272,421 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
36
27 passed · 9 failed
Per year
20,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XUP
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 valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XUP was last recorded at 272,421 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
272,420 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
20,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 272,421 miles
  • 2025 – 269,984 miles
  • 2024 – 256,883 miles
  • 2023 – 240,537 miles
  • 2022 – 215,890 miles
  • 2021 – 196,969 miles
  • 2020 – 180,334 miles
  • 2019 – 175,327 miles
  • 2018 – 150,971 miles
  • 2017 – 116,265 miles
  • 2016 – 97,846 miles
  • 2015 – 70,294 miles
  • 2014 – 43,456 miles
  • 2013 – 19,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass272,421 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust is getting corroded back box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

36 tests since 17 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass272,421 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    272,421 miles
    Test number
    803878466699
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail272,420 miles (+106)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,420 miles
    Test number
    904627956288
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail272,314 miles (+2,330)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,314 miles
    Test number
    469336329030
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass269,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    269,984 miles
    Test number
    169505398237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail269,984 miles (+5,062)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,984 miles
    Test number
    180669684978
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass264,922 miles (+8,039)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    264,922 miles
    Test number
    985660686723
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass256,883 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    256,883 miles
    Test number
    246970651846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail256,807 miles (+4,516)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,807 miles
    Test number
    533212389897
    • 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass252,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    252,291 miles
    Test number
    450147831999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail252,291 miles (+11,754)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,291 miles
    Test number
    558269414626
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass240,537 miles (+16,352)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    240,537 miles
    Test number
    311249699633
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is getting corroded back box
  12. Pass224,185 miles (+8,295)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    224,185 miles
    Test number
    721955942851
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is getting corroded back box
  13. Pass215,890 miles (+6,975)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    215,890 miles
    Test number
    357839240722
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is getting corroded back box
  14. Pass208,915 miles (+11,946)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    208,915 miles
    Test number
    535868861000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass196,969 miles (+12,677)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,969 miles
    Test number
    330426504702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass184,292 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    184,292 miles
    Test number
    691831917566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass180,334 miles (+5,007)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    180,334 miles
    Test number
    769997503348
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  18. Pass175,327 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    175,327 miles
    Test number
    403189794199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass174,247 miles (+11,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,247 miles
    Test number
    334310782227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  20. Pass162,634 miles (+11,663)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    162,634 miles
    Test number
    972484305963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass150,971 miles (+10,618)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    150,971 miles
    Test number
    974646649704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass140,353 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,353 miles
    Test number
    426975030853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail140,352 miles (+24,087)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,352 miles
    Test number
    194304284041
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both side's (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass116,265 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,265 miles
    Test number
    566349292121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass112,240 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,240 miles
    Test number
    317715649018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail112,237 miles (+14,391)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,237 miles
    Test number
    528992184699
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both side's (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  27. Pass97,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,846 miles
    Test number
    293150651749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail97,846 miles (+14,456)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,846 miles
    Test number
    676486376669
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass83,390 miles (+13,096)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,390 miles
    Test number
    986491652963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass70,294 miles (+15,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,294 miles
    Test number
    579490002158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  31. Pass54,333 miles (+10,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,333 miles
    Test number
    886167095000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  32. Pass43,456 miles (+13,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,456 miles
    Test number
    849467584236
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  33. Pass30,349 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    30,349 miles
    Test number
    266995904110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail30,312 miles (+10,530)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,312 miles
    Test number
    597524804156
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  35. Pass19,782 miles (+12,540)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    19,782 miles
    Test number
    299908693265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass7,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    7,242 miles
    Test number
    298667903183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XUP

Does LS12 XUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XUP is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XUP?
The MOT on LS12 XUP is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XUP done?
LS12 XUP was recorded at 272,421 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 20,382 miles a year.
Has LS12 XUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XUP has failed 9 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 XUP 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 XUP find?
LS12 XUP passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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