London Taxis INT TX II

Multi-colour · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LS55 OYGMOT history

LS55 OYG is a multi-colour diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 6 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023 and it has passed 31 of 40 MOT tests, with 223,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2023
Mileage
223,664 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2022
MOT tests
40
31 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 OYG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 OYG was last recorded at 223,664 miles on 29 Dec 2022, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2009: 2,168 miles, lower than 90,694 miles on 8 Jan 2009.

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
223,616 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
12,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 223,664 miles
  • 2021 – 223,616 miles
  • 2020 – 223,549 miles
  • 2019 – 217,169 miles
  • 2018 – 193,863 miles
  • 2017 – 180,316 miles
  • 2016 – 165,522 miles
  • 2015 – 147,648 miles
  • 2014 – 122,956 miles
  • 2013 – 96,490 miles
  • 2009 – 3,154 miles
  • 2008 – 83,169 miles
  • 2007 – 43,827 miles
  • 2006 – 8,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,664 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

40 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,664 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    223,664 miles
    Test number
    912063699289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass223,616 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    223,616 miles
    Test number
    811099861254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail223,616 miles (+67)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,616 miles
    Test number
    488960892369
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass223,549 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    223,549 miles
    Test number
    254815392412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass217,169 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    217,169 miles
    Test number
    705224189840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass212,904 miles (+9,706)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    212,904 miles
    Test number
    679171892165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass203,198 miles (+9,335)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    203,198 miles
    Test number
    913177891879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass193,863 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    193,863 miles
    Test number
    559950796977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass192,660 miles (+12,344)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    192,660 miles
    Test number
    201426024067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass180,316 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    180,316 miles
    Test number
    424262391128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass173,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    173,420 miles
    Test number
    674335681359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail173,420 miles (+7,898)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,420 miles
    Test number
    939575582382
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass165,522 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    165,522 miles
    Test number
    470948599764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail165,521 miles (+4,661)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,521 miles
    Test number
    948247283797
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device insecure steering arm (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush middle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass160,860 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    160,860 miles
    Test number
    832285629519
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight noise from wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  16. Fail160,855 miles (+13,207)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,855 miles
    Test number
    704225355304
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight noise from wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  17. Pass147,648 miles (+12,077)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    147,648 miles
    Test number
    419209085138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,571 miles (+12,615)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    135,571 miles
    Test number
    418466805044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,956 miles (+8,781)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,956 miles
    Test number
    176985374138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,175 miles (+17,685)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,175 miles
    Test number
    269301744011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,490 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,490 miles
    Test number
    767474583180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail96,480 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,480 miles
    Test number
    759642283178
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    490785110061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail3,154 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,154 miles
    Test number
    821529159240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering
    • NoteSlight steering judder on turn plates

  25. Pass3,154 miles (+986)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    3,154 miles
    Test number
    882629659238
    • NoteSlight play in steering
    • NoteSlight steering judder on turn plates

  26. Pass2,168 miles (-88,526)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    2,168 miles
    Test number
    381990299103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass90,694 miles (+7,525)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,694 miles
    Test number
    331998409080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass83,169 miles (+708)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    191585778227
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear suspension bolt chaffing n/s shocker

  29. Pass82,461 miles (+1,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,461 miles
    Test number
    453749958219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass80,739 miles (+203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,739 miles
    Test number
    311832138446
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Fail80,536 miles (+2,554)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,536 miles
    Test number
    924487928203
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  32. Pass77,982 miles (+34,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    77,982 miles
    Test number
    861503568130
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  33. Pass43,827 miles (+1,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,827 miles
    Test number
    491955757165
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  34. Pass42,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,614 miles
    Test number
    162974537174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail42,614 miles (+5,519)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,614 miles
    Test number
    212964837491
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  36. Pass37,095 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,095 miles
    Test number
    994115887048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail37,053 miles (+2,867)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,053 miles
    Test number
    111199577421
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  38. Pass34,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,186 miles
    Test number
    233456547083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  39. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    150116326289
    • NoteRear nearside and offside lower bush starting to break-up on shock absorber

  40. Pass8,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    8,195 miles
    Test number
    892506476014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 OYG

Does LS55 OYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 OYG expired on 28 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 OYG?
The MOT on LS55 OYG expired on 28 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 OYG done?
LS55 OYG was recorded at 223,664 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2022, an average of 12,836 miles a year.
Has LS55 OYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 OYG has failed 9 of its 40 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 OYG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 OYG find?
LS55 OYG passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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