London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,776 cc

LS16 RKUMOT history

LS16 RKU is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 12 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 272,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
272,398 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
28,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 RKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,776 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 RKU was last recorded at 272,398 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 17,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
254,765 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
17,633 miles
Average per year
28,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 272,398 miles
  • 2024 – 254,765 miles
  • 2023 – 236,966 miles
  • 2022 – 231,941 miles
  • 2021 – 216,710 miles
  • 2020 – 172,418 miles
  • 2019 – 109,486 miles
  • 2018 – 62,226 miles
  • 2017 – 25,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass272,398 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass272,398 miles (+17,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    272,398 miles
    Test number
    114086191634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass254,765 miles (+17,799)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    254,765 miles
    Test number
    165147715434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass236,966 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    236,966 miles
    Test number
    794079564904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass236,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    236,877 miles
    Test number
    424371902783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail236,877 miles (+4,936)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,877 miles
    Test number
    554191653171
    • Repaired at testBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass231,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    231,941 miles
    Test number
    302084582967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail231,941 miles (+6,999)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,941 miles
    Test number
    878174454574
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

  8. Pass224,942 miles (+8,232)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    224,942 miles
    Test number
    575148137775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass216,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    216,710 miles
    Test number
    838954954470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail216,710 miles (+17,990)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,710 miles
    Test number
    642138246941
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass198,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    198,720 miles
    Test number
    218189700118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail198,720 miles (+26,302)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,720 miles
    Test number
    232091515314
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass172,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    172,418 miles
    Test number
    488194459538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail172,418 miles (+14,272)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,418 miles
    Test number
    192527239958
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass158,146 miles (+18,827)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    158,146 miles
    Test number
    880046769684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,319 miles
    Test number
    110963970730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail139,319 miles (+29,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,319 miles
    Test number
    745518245845
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass109,486 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    109,486 miles
    Test number
    383106330571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  19. Fail109,486 miles (+20,728)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,486 miles
    Test number
    935950775716
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  20. Pass88,758 miles (+26,532)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,758 miles
    Test number
    440124560541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,226 miles (+10,579)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,226 miles
    Test number
    316929739601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,647 miles (+25,971)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    388429360410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,676 miles
    Test number
    305905787286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,676 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,676 miles
    Test number
    248972224671
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on main beam both side's (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LS16 RKU

Does LS16 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 RKU is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS16 RKU?
The MOT on LS16 RKU is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 RKU done?
LS16 RKU was recorded at 272,398 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 28,727 miles a year.
Has LS16 RKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 RKU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LS16 RKU 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 LS16 RKU find?
LS16 RKU passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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