London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS59 ESNMOT history

LS59 ESN is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 258,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
258,567 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
16,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 ESN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 ESN was last recorded at 258,567 miles on 4 May 2023, 8,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
249,884 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
8,683 miles
Average per year
16,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 258,567 miles
  • 2022 – 249,884 miles
  • 2021 – 237,751 miles
  • 2020 – 233,166 miles
  • 2019 – 223,011 miles
  • 2018 – 203,949 miles
  • 2017 – 185,193 miles
  • 2016 – 165,414 miles
  • 2015 – 143,134 miles
  • 2014 – 122,245 miles
  • 2013 – 97,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,567 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass258,567 miles (+8,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    258,567 miles
    Test number
    507541500371
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass249,884 miles (+12,133)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    249,884 miles
    Test number
    645271574588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass237,751 miles (+3,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    237,751 miles
    Test number
    984274727307
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass234,265 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    234,265 miles
    Test number
    110612690220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail234,263 miles (+1,097)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,263 miles
    Test number
    918692570241
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Near side and Off side bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass233,166 miles (+1,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    233,166 miles
    Test number
    384084106059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass231,455 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    231,455 miles
    Test number
    999157856012
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail231,455 miles (+8,444)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,455 miles
    Test number
    795420512258
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass223,011 miles (+9,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    223,011 miles
    Test number
    508892397492
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  10. Pass213,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    213,357 miles
    Test number
    726883974307
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail213,357 miles (+9,408)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,357 miles
    Test number
    385435690173
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass203,949 miles (+10,259)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    203,949 miles
    Test number
    107692484487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass193,690 miles (+8,497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    193,690 miles
    Test number
    214569999488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak around gear box sump
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass185,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    185,193 miles
    Test number
    619727876472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail185,191 miles (+9,028)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,191 miles
    Test number
    515647071644
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass176,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    176,163 miles
    Test number
    926276444787
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Fail176,163 miles (+10,749)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,163 miles
    Test number
    720140597858
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread worn and split (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass165,414 miles (+10,702)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    165,414 miles
    Test number
    177081184986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOIL RESIDUE ON FUEL TANK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass154,712 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    154,712 miles
    Test number
    228843764509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  20. Fail154,712 miles (+11,578)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,712 miles
    Test number
    348633362796
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel hose leaking filler hose leaking on tank (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  21. Pass143,134 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    143,134 miles
    Test number
    218154380770
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall signs of cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail143,134 miles (+11,596)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,134 miles
    Test number
    203190728396
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall signs of cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass131,538 miles (+9,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,538 miles
    Test number
    836955675060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  24. Pass122,245 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,245 miles
    Test number
    136135464294
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail122,244 miles (+12,632)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,244 miles
    Test number
    428125664224
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass109,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,612 miles
    Test number
    587973784026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail109,612 miles (+11,725)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,612 miles
    Test number
    797373384052
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  28. Pass97,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    97,887 miles
    Test number
    545496463277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 ESN

Does LS59 ESN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 ESN expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 ESN?
The MOT on LS59 ESN expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 ESN done?
LS59 ESN was recorded at 258,567 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 16,720 miles a year.
Has LS59 ESN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 ESN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LS59 ESN 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 LS59 ESN find?
LS59 ESN passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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