London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS59 ESYMOT history

LS59 ESY is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 338,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
338,062 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
24,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 ESY
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
24 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 ESY was last recorded at 338,062 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 13,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
324,093 miles · 27 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
13,969 miles
Average per year
24,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 338,062 miles
  • 2021 – 324,093 miles
  • 2020 – 306,958 miles
  • 2019 – 287,185 miles
  • 2018 – 259,739 miles
  • 2017 – 232,930 miles
  • 2016 – 207,589 miles
  • 2015 – 188,853 miles
  • 2014 – 157,973 miles
  • 2013 – 127,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass338,062 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass338,062 miles (+13,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    338,062 miles
    Test number
    434226488823
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

  2. Pass324,093 miles (+10,375)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    324,093 miles
    Test number
    995845950518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass313,718 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    313,718 miles
    Test number
    528333424635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass306,958 miles (+19,773)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    306,958 miles
    Test number
    165465454044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass287,185 miles (+12,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    287,185 miles
    Test number
    716766573512
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass274,280 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    274,280 miles
    Test number
    177708936363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail273,992 miles (+14,253)3 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,992 miles
    Test number
    470238167132
    • DangerousHeavy Oil Leak
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

  8. Pass259,739 miles (+13,193)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    259,739 miles
    Test number
    285155473666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass246,546 miles (+13,616)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    246,546 miles
    Test number
    270575896562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass232,930 miles (+13,738)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    232,930 miles
    Test number
    951629072647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass219,192 miles (+11,603)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    219,192 miles
    Test number
    784634759452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass207,589 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    207,589 miles
    Test number
    392945750163
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDeep cut in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail207,568 miles (+5,180)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,568 miles
    Test number
    917343559633
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDeep cut in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass202,388 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    202,388 miles
    Test number
    877585247267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail202,305 miles (+13,452)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,305 miles
    Test number
    885388761495
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass188,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    188,853 miles
    Test number
    617964978634
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  17. Fail188,853 miles (+15,787)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,853 miles
    Test number
    746253520075
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass173,066 miles (+302)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    173,066 miles
    Test number
    608539785027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear plate deteriorated

  19. Fail172,764 miles (+14,791)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,764 miles
    Test number
    287625185017
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear plate deteriorated

  20. Pass157,973 miles (+451)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    157,973 miles
    Test number
    236769564293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail157,522 miles (+14,880)7 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,522 miles
    Test number
    325265364497
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass142,642 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    142,642 miles
    Test number
    566124084033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail142,642 miles (+15,241)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,642 miles
    Test number
    638204484061
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail127,401 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,401 miles
    Test number
    109223163230
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass127,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    127,401 miles
    Test number
    947183363231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 ESY

Does LS59 ESY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 ESY expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 ESY?
The MOT on LS59 ESY expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 ESY done?
LS59 ESY was recorded at 338,062 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 24,757 miles a year.
Has LS59 ESY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 ESY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LS59 ESY 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 ESY find?
LS59 ESY passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front hydraulic leak, but not excessive; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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