London Taxis INT TX4
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,499 cc
LS59 ESUMOT history
LS59 ESU is a blue diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 276,020 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 276,020 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 22 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,972 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 ESU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- London Taxis INT
- Model
- TX4
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 25 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 ESU was last recorded at 276,020 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 275,980 miles · 11 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 40 miles
- Average per year
- 14,972 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 276,020 miles
- 2025 – 267,301 miles
- 2024 – 260,876 miles
- 2023 – 258,850 miles
- 2022 – 227,170 miles
- 2021 – 227,074 miles
- 2020 – 226,740 miles
- 2019 – 214,078 miles
- 2018 – 191,544 miles
- 2017 – 174,559 miles
- 2016 – 149,375 miles
- 2015 – 128,668 miles
- 2014 – 113,590 miles
- 2013 – 87,869 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass276,020 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass276,020 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 276,020 miles
- Test number
- 350032918128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail275,980 miles (+8,679)1 dangerous9 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 275,980 miles
- Test number
- 660396398693
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced C pillar inside door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced C pillar inside door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass267,301 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 267,301 miles
- Test number
- 438768495693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail267,254 miles (+410)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 267,254 miles
- Test number
- 994887351442
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass266,844 miles (+5,968)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 266,844 miles
- Test number
- 796548633458
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass260,876 miles (+2,026)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 260,876 miles
- Test number
- 570927820176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass258,850 miles (+31,680)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 258,850 miles
- Test number
- 177144198570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass227,170 miles (+96)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 227,170 miles
- Test number
- 327667021947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass227,074 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 227,074 miles
- Test number
- 925513029004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail227,072 miles (+332)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,072 miles
- Test number
- 818827683070
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front - rear marked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass226,740 miles (+12,662)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 226,740 miles
- Test number
- 225177288806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,078 miles (+10,788)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 214,078 miles
- Test number
- 754445868342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,290 miles (+11,746)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 203,290 miles
- Test number
- 914273743336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,544 miles (+8,361)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 191,544 miles
- Test number
- 577163707739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,183 miles (+8,624)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 183,183 miles
- Test number
- 507610139462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,559 miles (+12,805)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 174,559 miles
- Test number
- 926058219299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,754 miles (+12,379)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 161,754 miles
- Test number
- 153397548821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,375 miles (+12,861)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 149,375 miles
- Test number
- 394959859650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,514 miles (+7,846)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 136,514 miles
- Test number
- 564666314018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,668 miles (+5,700)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 128,668 miles
- Test number
- 513055887921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,968 miles (+9,378)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 122,968 miles
- Test number
- 517734905160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 113,590 miles
- Test number
- 437600594222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,590 miles (+12,101)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,590 miles
- Test number
- 749790094272
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass101,489 miles (+13,620)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 101,489 miles
- Test number
- 667121604175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,869 miles (+12,133)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 87,869 miles
- Test number
- 225594583252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 75,736 miles
- Test number
- 116005793482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS59 ESU
- Does LS59 ESU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 ESU is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 ESU?
- The MOT on LS59 ESU is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 ESU done?
- LS59 ESU was recorded at 276,020 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 14,972 miles a year.
- Has LS59 ESU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 ESU has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS59 ESU 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 ESU find?
- LS59 ESU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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