London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS59 ESVMOT history

LS59 ESV is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 7 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 415,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
415,988 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
31,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 ESV
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
7 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 ESV was last recorded at 415,988 miles on 1 Apr 2022, 10,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Apr 2018: 30,886 miles, lower than 270,142 miles on 11 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
405,616 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
10,372 miles
Average per year
31,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 415,988 miles
  • 2021 – 405,616 miles
  • 2020 – 391,107 miles
  • 2019 – 362,700 miles
  • 2018 – 325,074 miles
  • 2017 – 270,142 miles
  • 2016 – 249,723 miles
  • 2015 – 219,070 miles
  • 2014 – 181,546 miles
  • 2013 – 145,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass415,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass415,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    415,988 miles
    Test number
    774407009057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail415,988 miles (+10,372)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    415,988 miles
    Test number
    112766512339
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass405,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    405,616 miles
    Test number
    288422146522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail405,616 miles (+8,179)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    405,616 miles
    Test number
    222933996832
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass397,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    397,437 miles
    Test number
    296123637296
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail397,437 miles (+6,330)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    397,437 miles
    Test number
    776445536584
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass391,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    391,107 miles
    Test number
    241559418135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail391,107 miles (+28,407)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    391,107 miles
    Test number
    846179772544
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass362,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    362,700 miles
    Test number
    544678559665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail362,700 miles (+17,874)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    362,700 miles
    Test number
    449516297526
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass344,826 miles (+19,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    344,826 miles
    Test number
    799844148969
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass325,074 miles (+294,188)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    325,074 miles
    Test number
    108878970532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,886 miles
    Test number
    460622924100
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side's (4.1.E.1)

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    107445086715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    442772820806
    • FailureFront Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint both side's (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side's (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both side's (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass270,142 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    270,142 miles
    Test number
    766183291087
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side's (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail270,142 miles (+20,419)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,142 miles
    Test number
    678892407539
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side's (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass249,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    249,723 miles
    Test number
    418775214300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail249,723 miles (+15,304)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,723 miles
    Test number
    224889582859
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side's (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass234,419 miles (+15,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    234,419 miles
    Test number
    339531583864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass219,070 miles (+37,524)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    219,070 miles
    Test number
    116112237222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass181,546 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    181,546 miles
    Test number
    885705174263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail181,545 miles (+11,950)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,545 miles
    Test number
    398474574481
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass169,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    169,595 miles
    Test number
    846123164135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail169,595 miles (+24,431)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,595 miles
    Test number
    269791464477
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass145,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    145,164 miles
    Test number
    389592183484
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  27. Fail145,164 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,164 miles
    Test number
    845282283282
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LS59 ESV

Does LS59 ESV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 ESV expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 ESV?
The MOT on LS59 ESV expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 ESV done?
LS59 ESV was recorded at 415,988 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 31,950 miles a year.
Has LS59 ESV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 ESV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 ESV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 ESV find?
LS59 ESV passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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