London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,402 cc

LS54 FKMMOT history

LS54 FKM is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 11 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 287,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2023
Mileage
287,271 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 FKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 FKM was last recorded at 287,271 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2020: 287,013 miles, lower than 294,334 miles on 25 Oct 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
287,013 miles · 21 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
258 miles
Average per year
7,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 287,271 miles
  • 2020 – 287,013 miles
  • 2019 – 294,334 miles
  • 2018 – 277,408 miles
  • 2017 – 270,936 miles
  • 2016 – 263,833 miles
  • 2015 – 249,862 miles
  • 2014 – 237,869 miles
  • 2013 – 223,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass287,271 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass287,271 miles (+258)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    287,271 miles
    Test number
    783452253078
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass287,013 miles (-7,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    287,013 miles
    Test number
    923654329634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass294,334 miles (+10,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    294,334 miles
    Test number
    472665979032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail284,334 miles (+2,857)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,334 miles
    Test number
    705483768671
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass281,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    281,477 miles
    Test number
    883853243589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail281,477 miles (+4,069)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,477 miles
    Test number
    380147795682
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass277,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    277,408 miles
    Test number
    679727418311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail277,408 miles (+6,472)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,408 miles
    Test number
    520145489505
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Upper bj. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass270,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    270,936 miles
    Test number
    568224390049
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail270,936 miles (+3,829)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,936 miles
    Test number
    836186890885
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass267,107 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    267,107 miles
    Test number
    399991249683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass263,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    263,833 miles
    Test number
    855971690758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail263,833 miles (+6,729)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,833 miles
    Test number
    978245021570
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass257,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    257,104 miles
    Test number
    968170314643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail257,104 miles (+7,242)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,104 miles
    Test number
    239415629766
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass249,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    249,862 miles
    Test number
    929298153831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail249,862 miles (+4,347)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,862 miles
    Test number
    745089535183
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass245,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    245,515 miles
    Test number
    777449355191
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail245,515 miles (+7,646)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,515 miles
    Test number
    977569855135
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass237,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    237,869 miles
    Test number
    516430934337
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail237,869 miles (+14,480)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,869 miles
    Test number
    656378724358
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass223,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    223,389 miles
    Test number
    236589923300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  23. Fail223,389 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,389 miles
    Test number
    708389323315
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Questions about LS54 FKM

Does LS54 FKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 FKM expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 FKM?
The MOT on LS54 FKM expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 FKM done?
LS54 FKM was recorded at 287,271 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 7,749 miles a year.
Has LS54 FKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 FKM has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LS54 FKM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 FKM find?
LS54 FKM passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear inner integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch; offside rear inner integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/wheel arch.

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