London Taxis INT TX4

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,486 cc

LS56 WEXMOT history

LS56 WEX is a silver diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 20 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 256,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2023
Mileage
256,412 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WEX was last recorded at 256,412 miles on 15 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
256,412 miles · 13 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 256,412 miles
  • 2021 – 256,151 miles
  • 2020 – 256,029 miles
  • 2019 – 248,770 miles
  • 2018 – 234,037 miles
  • 2017 – 222,960 miles
  • 2016 – 206,415 miles
  • 2015 – 191,009 miles
  • 2014 – 169,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass256,412 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass256,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    256,412 miles
    Test number
    153423509039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail256,412 miles (+261)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,412 miles
    Test number
    854095239760
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass256,151 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    256,151 miles
    Test number
    171930728477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass256,029 miles (+1,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    256,029 miles
    Test number
    718314136758
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass254,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    254,182 miles
    Test number
    908150885837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail254,182 miles (+5,412)2 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,182 miles
    Test number
    836576881370
    • DangerousIntermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler Box (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass248,770 miles (+7,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    248,770 miles
    Test number
    156186686991
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass240,878 miles (+6,841)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    240,878 miles
    Test number
    291615520366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass234,037 miles (+6,890)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    234,037 miles
    Test number
    239912339362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass227,147 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    227,147 miles
    Test number
    335662302745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass222,960 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    222,960 miles
    Test number
    459711745393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass216,304 miles (+9,889)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    216,304 miles
    Test number
    448302494101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass206,415 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    206,415 miles
    Test number
    828014714298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass198,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    198,349 miles
    Test number
    958492961041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail198,349 miles (+7,340)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,349 miles
    Test number
    713595807766
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  16. Pass191,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    191,009 miles
    Test number
    633418403655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail191,009 miles (+10,244)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,009 miles
    Test number
    913825278579
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass180,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    180,765 miles
    Test number
    247076725026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail180,765 miles (+11,578)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,765 miles
    Test number
    829963125061
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass169,187 miles (+11,747)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    169,187 miles
    Test number
    735213704297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass157,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    157,440 miles
    Test number
    829377514002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 WEX

Does LS56 WEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 WEX expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WEX?
The MOT on LS56 WEX expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 WEX done?
LS56 WEX was recorded at 256,412 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2022, an average of 11,657 miles a year.
Has LS56 WEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WEX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LS56 WEX 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 WEX find?
LS56 WEX passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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