London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS59 EUAMOT history

LS59 EUA is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 5 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 247,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
247,057 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
24,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 EUA
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
5 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 EUA was last recorded at 247,057 miles on 19 Apr 2022, 7,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,746 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
7,311 miles
Average per year
24,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 247,057 miles
  • 2021 – 239,746 miles
  • 2020 – 223,608 miles
  • 2019 – 202,579 miles
  • 2018 – 170,637 miles
  • 2017 – 139,954 miles
  • 2016 – 105,951 miles
  • 2015 – 84,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,057 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,057 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    247,057 miles
    Test number
    239193286311
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail247,057 miles (+7,311)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,057 miles
    Test number
    981477934279
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass239,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    239,746 miles
    Test number
    286972796666
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail239,743 miles (+6,966)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,743 miles
    Test number
    354678850585
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass232,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    232,777 miles
    Test number
    478885105794
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail232,766 miles (+9,158)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,766 miles
    Test number
    987973271632
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass223,608 miles (+21,029)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    223,608 miles
    Test number
    651207798298
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass202,579 miles (+15,264)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    202,579 miles
    Test number
    107083011601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass187,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    187,315 miles
    Test number
    601080542822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail187,315 miles (+16,678)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,315 miles
    Test number
    940000268326
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Outter. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Outter. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass170,637 miles (+15,261)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    170,637 miles
    Test number
    765333470752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass155,376 miles (+15,422)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,376 miles
    Test number
    962512813478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,954 miles
    Test number
    824822382373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,954 miles (+15,790)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,954 miles
    Test number
    905359053940
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outter. (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass124,164 miles (+18,213)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,164 miles
    Test number
    815379155802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,951 miles (+9,930)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,951 miles
    Test number
    667407178235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,021 miles
    Test number
    213285382127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,021 miles (+11,521)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,021 miles
    Test number
    732757170553
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outter (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  19. Pass84,500 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    84,500 miles
    Test number
    111208559527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,499 miles (+8,255)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,499 miles
    Test number
    194813204934
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass76,244 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,244 miles
    Test number
    946168635136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail76,244 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,244 miles
    Test number
    366788835158
    • FailureRear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    766269874238
    • NoteMilage not displayed

  24. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    475839194048
    • NoteMilage not displayed.

  25. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    935920483221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. FailMileage not read4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    347010983456
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS59 EUA

Does LS59 EUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 EUA expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 EUA?
The MOT on LS59 EUA expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 EUA done?
LS59 EUA was recorded at 247,057 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2022, an average of 24,679 miles a year.
Has LS59 EUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 EUA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 EUA 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 EUA find?
LS59 EUA passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front inner track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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