London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS59 ETKMOT history

LS59 ETK is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 27 of 37 MOT tests, with 363,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
363,184 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
37
27 passed · 10 failed
Per year
19,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 ETK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX1 Bronze
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 ETK was last recorded at 363,184 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
363,124 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
19,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 363,184 miles
  • 2025 – 346,229 miles
  • 2024 – 323,949 miles
  • 2023 – 305,584 miles
  • 2022 – 288,332 miles
  • 2021 – 269,305 miles
  • 2020 – 257,490 miles
  • 2019 – 239,599 miles
  • 2018 – 218,247 miles
  • 2017 – 194,766 miles
  • 2016 – 171,511 miles
  • 2015 – 146,641 miles
  • 2014 – 126,776 miles
  • 2013 – 107,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass363,184 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

37 tests since 1 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass363,184 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    363,184 miles
    Test number
    532566533967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail363,124 miles (+5,096)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    363,124 miles
    Test number
    990395558885
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass358,028 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    358,028 miles
    Test number
    321073198545
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
  4. Fail358,019 miles (+11,790)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    358,019 miles
    Test number
    320213301249
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn moving to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
  5. Pass346,229 miles (+10,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    346,229 miles
    Test number
    629414144216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass335,942 miles (+11,993)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    335,942 miles
    Test number
    563377479926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass323,949 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    323,949 miles
    Test number
    466602601294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail323,944 miles (+11,159)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    323,944 miles
    Test number
    841378224887
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass312,785 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    312,785 miles
    Test number
    359192086034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail312,770 miles (+7,186)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,770 miles
    Test number
    929361442729
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting c pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass305,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    305,584 miles
    Test number
    234318530531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail305,583 miles (+9,227)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,583 miles
    Test number
    967184311413
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass296,356 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    296,356 miles
    Test number
    241049829333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail296,104 miles (+7,772)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,104 miles
    Test number
    966108369431
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  15. Pass288,332 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    288,332 miles
    Test number
    246394164081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail287,911 miles (+6,524)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,911 miles
    Test number
    453844151966
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  17. Pass281,387 miles (+12,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    281,387 miles
    Test number
    533391037815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  18. Pass269,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    269,305 miles
    Test number
    981601876875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail269,305 miles (+8,617)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,305 miles
    Test number
    855037922049
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  20. Pass260,688 miles (+3,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    260,688 miles
    Test number
    806422998602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  21. Pass257,490 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    257,490 miles
    Test number
    392945552527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass250,263 miles (+10,664)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    250,263 miles
    Test number
    996152529363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass239,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    239,599 miles
    Test number
    142006884513
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  24. Fail239,599 miles (+12,518)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,599 miles
    Test number
    715873853937
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  25. Pass227,081 miles (+8,834)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    227,081 miles
    Test number
    563707907909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass218,247 miles (+13,154)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    218,247 miles
    Test number
    858032454519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass205,093 miles (+10,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    205,093 miles
    Test number
    243350224663
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  28. Pass194,766 miles (+13,842)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    194,766 miles
    Test number
    554805746239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass180,924 miles (+9,413)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    180,924 miles
    Test number
    606188272493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass171,511 miles (+12,984)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    171,511 miles
    Test number
    351748293758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass158,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    158,527 miles
    Test number
    412455121397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail158,527 miles (+11,886)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,527 miles
    Test number
    912581287829
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  33. Pass146,641 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    146,641 miles
    Test number
    709676321627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass145,315 miles (+18,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    145,315 miles
    Test number
    317738394553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)
  35. Pass126,776 miles (+9,048)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    126,776 miles
    Test number
    128703974221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass117,728 miles (+9,803)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    117,728 miles
    Test number
    546254594086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Pass107,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,925 miles
    Test number
    319334173406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 ETK

Does LS59 ETK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 ETK is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 ETK?
The MOT on LS59 ETK is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 ETK done?
LS59 ETK was recorded at 363,184 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 19,640 miles a year.
Has LS59 ETK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 ETK has failed 10 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 ETK 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 ETK find?
LS59 ETK passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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