London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS59 ESOMOT history

LS59 ESO is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 257,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2023
Mileage
257,880 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2020
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
17,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 ESO
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
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 ESO was last recorded at 257,880 miles on 29 Dec 2020, 4,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,691 miles · 23 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
4,189 miles
Average per year
17,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 257,880 miles
  • 2019 – 241,314 miles
  • 2018 – 231,793 miles
  • 2017 – 213,959 miles
  • 2016 – 196,189 miles
  • 2015 – 175,906 miles
  • 2014 – 157,339 miles
  • 2013 – 138,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak Engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    316063230419
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    470164993856
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    346363724790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    565437487403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    430322695897
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass257,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    257,880 miles
    Test number
    857429923874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail257,880 miles (+4,189)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,880 miles
    Test number
    875695485793
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass253,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    253,691 miles
    Test number
    673135809404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail253,691 miles (+12,377)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,691 miles
    Test number
    229354782192
    • Repaired at testRear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass241,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    241,314 miles
    Test number
    729677497246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail241,314 miles (+9,521)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,314 miles
    Test number
    697652519637
    • MajorEmissions not tested Heavy smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass231,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    231,793 miles
    Test number
    793816675569
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail231,793 miles (+8,942)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,793 miles
    Test number
    578416700363
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass222,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    222,851 miles
    Test number
    304864649246
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail222,851 miles (+8,892)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,851 miles
    Test number
    698083326933
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass213,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    213,959 miles
    Test number
    578457949921
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  17. Fail213,959 miles (+7,755)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,959 miles
    Test number
    539129837904
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  18. Pass206,204 miles (+10,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    206,204 miles
    Test number
    430598058952
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass196,189 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    196,189 miles
    Test number
    134698659748
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail196,189 miles (+9,062)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,189 miles
    Test number
    283391683634
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass187,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    187,127 miles
    Test number
    279918180087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail187,127 miles (+11,221)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,127 miles
    Test number
    996288827115
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  23. Pass175,906 miles (+7,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    175,906 miles
    Test number
    307911506741
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine bay

  24. Pass167,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    167,940 miles
    Test number
    259187065119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail167,926 miles (+10,587)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,926 miles
    Test number
    159887465177
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass157,339 miles (+8,924)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    157,339 miles
    Test number
    236608834367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass148,415 miles (+9,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,415 miles
    Test number
    165335174191
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  28. Pass138,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    138,601 miles
    Test number
    287772553327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail138,601 miles (+8,376)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,601 miles
    Test number
    708342653303
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass130,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    130,225 miles
    Test number
    668540993118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 ESO

Does LS59 ESO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 ESO expired on 28 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 ESO?
The MOT on LS59 ESO expired on 28 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 ESO done?
LS59 ESO was recorded at 257,880 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2020, an average of 17,079 miles a year.
Has LS59 ESO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 ESO has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 ESO 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 ESO find?
LS59 ESO passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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