London Taxis INT TX4

Black and Multi-colour · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS59 ETDMOT history

LS59 ETD is a black and multi-colour diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 299,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
299,294 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
24,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 ETD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black and Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 ETD was last recorded at 299,294 miles on 24 Mar 2022, 12,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
287,069 miles · 24 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
12,225 miles
Average per year
24,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 299,294 miles
  • 2021 – 287,069 miles
  • 2020 – 270,646 miles
  • 2019 – 251,696 miles
  • 2018 – 232,712 miles
  • 2017 – 200,861 miles
  • 2016 – 171,203 miles
  • 2015 – 145,767 miles
  • 2014 – 121,058 miles
  • 2013 – 94,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass299,294 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded.

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass299,294 miles (+12,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    299,294 miles
    Test number
    750747274005
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded.

  2. Pass287,069 miles (+16,423)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    287,069 miles
    Test number
    880651896551
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil seepage around steering box

  3. Pass270,646 miles (+18,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    270,646 miles
    Test number
    688250132047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass251,696 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    251,696 miles
    Test number
    646654698086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail251,677 miles (+7,264)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,677 miles
    Test number
    819369711689
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass244,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    244,413 miles
    Test number
    389467711761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail244,413 miles (+11,701)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,413 miles
    Test number
    435628393207
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass232,712 miles (+16,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    232,712 miles
    Test number
    759644886483
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  9. Pass216,361 miles (+15,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    216,361 miles
    Test number
    884341445861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass200,861 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    200,861 miles
    Test number
    342945841532
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Fail200,858 miles (+15,289)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,858 miles
    Test number
    573855552315
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass185,569 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    185,569 miles
    Test number
    120293357253
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Fail185,564 miles (+14,361)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,564 miles
    Test number
    749814816552
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged FILLER HOSE CRACKED (7.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass171,203 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    171,203 miles
    Test number
    799447001214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail171,199 miles (+12,357)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,199 miles
    Test number
    393626657744
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass158,842 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    158,842 miles
    Test number
    393382392646
    • 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)

  17. Fail158,842 miles (+13,075)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,842 miles
    Test number
    851192039644
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Fuel hose excessively chafed fouling battery lead (7.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)

  18. Pass145,767 miles (+12,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    145,767 miles
    Test number
    918250429767
    • AdvisoryWeep of oil E G R .

  19. Pass133,568 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,568 miles
    Test number
    437496175024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail133,564 miles (+12,506)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,564 miles
    Test number
    108886175457
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass121,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,058 miles
    Test number
    686458554227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail121,057 miles (+13,277)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,057 miles
    Test number
    286048454289
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass107,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,780 miles
    Test number
    527001474044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Fail107,780 miles (+13,232)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,780 miles
    Test number
    169581374000
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass94,548 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,548 miles
    Test number
    336590463243
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Fail94,535 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,535 miles
    Test number
    956499153281
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about LS59 ETD

Does LS59 ETD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 ETD expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 ETD?
The MOT on LS59 ETD expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 ETD done?
LS59 ETD was recorded at 299,294 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2022, an average of 24,040 miles a year.
Has LS59 ETD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 ETD has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LS59 ETD 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 ETD find?
LS59 ETD passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; both rear coil springs corroded..

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