London Taxis INT TX II

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,402 cc

LS56 BWLMOT history

LS56 BWL is a blue diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 377,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2022
Mileage
377,087 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
21,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BWL was last recorded at 377,087 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 7,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
369,992 miles · 14 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
7,095 miles
Average per year
21,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 377,087 miles
  • 2020 – 365,122 miles
  • 2019 – 352,879 miles
  • 2018 – 330,334 miles
  • 2017 – 304,922 miles
  • 2016 – 280,612 miles
  • 2015 – 254,754 miles
  • 2014 – 218,310 miles
  • 2013 – 202,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass377,087 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass377,087 miles (+7,095)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    377,087 miles
    Test number
    362965135293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass369,992 miles (+4,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    369,992 miles
    Test number
    240241087448
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass365,122 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    365,122 miles
    Test number
    247801206208
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail365,121 miles (+3,557)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    365,121 miles
    Test number
    159855714133
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass361,564 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    361,564 miles
    Test number
    255467758786
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail361,564 miles (+8,685)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    361,564 miles
    Test number
    690294900645
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (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))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass352,879 miles (+10,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    352,879 miles
    Test number
    908380118163
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass342,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    342,636 miles
    Test number
    311056823212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail342,636 miles (+12,302)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    342,636 miles
    Test number
    598718178055
    • DangerousHydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass330,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    330,334 miles
    Test number
    243849060354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail330,334 miles (+11,733)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    330,334 miles
    Test number
    188351818926
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass318,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    318,601 miles
    Test number
    857646466907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail318,601 miles (+13,679)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    318,601 miles
    Test number
    444863375002
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass304,922 miles (+11,328)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    304,922 miles
    Test number
    609016521077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass293,594 miles (+12,982)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    293,594 miles
    Test number
    774135603282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass280,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    280,612 miles
    Test number
    708697292453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail280,612 miles (+11,964)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,612 miles
    Test number
    529187053437
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass268,648 miles (+13,894)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    268,648 miles
    Test number
    640300223044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass254,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    254,754 miles
    Test number
    440003293289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail254,754 miles (+10,975)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,754 miles
    Test number
    329409867723
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass243,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    243,779 miles
    Test number
    178851015190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail243,777 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,777 miles
    Test number
    347681515152
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  23. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    335388084255
    • NoteOdometer display malfunction

  24. Pass218,310 miles (+15,891)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    218,310 miles
    Test number
    626431124164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass202,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    202,419 miles
    Test number
    666545073264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BWL

Does LS56 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 BWL expired on 1 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BWL?
The MOT on LS56 BWL expired on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 BWL done?
LS56 BWL was recorded at 377,087 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 21,604 miles a year.
Has LS56 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BWL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LS56 BWL 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 LS56 BWL find?
LS56 BWL passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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