London Taxis INT TX4

Purple · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS59 YKMMOT history

LS59 YKM is a purple diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 13 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 217,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2023
Mileage
217,223 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2021
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
19,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 YKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 YKM was last recorded at 217,223 miles on 8 Jun 2021, 6,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,371 miles · 16 Dec 2019
Between the last two tests
6,852 miles
Average per year
19,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 217,223 miles
  • 2019 – 210,371 miles
  • 2018 – 189,752 miles
  • 2016 – 150,112 miles
  • 2015 – 132,543 miles
  • 2014 – 107,122 miles
  • 2013 – 69,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    121747761884
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    881319147130
    • AdvisoryOffside front track rod end slightly play inner

  3. Pass217,223 miles (+6,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    217,223 miles
    Test number
    396934855437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass210,371 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    210,371 miles
    Test number
    871121338729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail210,370 miles (+8,957)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,370 miles
    Test number
    743042035527
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass201,413 miles (+11,661)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    201,413 miles
    Test number
    975350824461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass189,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    189,752 miles
    Test number
    192688662815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    934001916074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    140325269705
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    783086707873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    152297565648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    163693579685
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    754725220390
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. FailMileage not read7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    449359639833
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured cross member at steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass150,112 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    150,112 miles
    Test number
    330967091877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch in boot area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak egr valve

  16. Fail150,111 miles (+6,844)10 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,111 miles
    Test number
    784020759482
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative low level sensor (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under o/s seat base body cross member broken away at mounting point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak heater control valve
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch in boot area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak egr valve

  17. Pass143,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,267 miles
    Test number
    105257211482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail143,267 miles (+10,724)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,267 miles
    Test number
    565036525621
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryPropollor shaft front and rear side donut slightly damaged
    • AdvisorySings of engine oil leaks

  19. Pass132,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,543 miles
    Test number
    895894660119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail132,543 miles (+11,261)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,543 miles
    Test number
    410036291921
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPropellor shaft cv joint play
    • AdvisorySings of coolant leak

  21. Pass121,282 miles (+14,160)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,282 miles
    Test number
    505925125112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,122 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,122 miles
    Test number
    446313904356
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail107,122 miles (+19,135)13 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,122 miles
    Test number
    867610804336
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChange brake fluid
    • NoteN/s wiper wheel box insecure
    • NoteO/r split seat base screws missing
    • NoteOil filter leaking

  24. Pass87,987 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,987 miles
    Test number
    415894814158
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel gauge bulb

  25. Fail87,987 miles (+18,278)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,987 miles
    Test number
    588174614189
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel gauge bulb

  26. Pass69,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,709 miles
    Test number
    559957493206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail69,709 miles3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,709 miles
    Test number
    786937793285
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoot strap insecure

Questions about LS59 YKM

Does LS59 YKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 YKM expired on 24 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 YKM?
The MOT on LS59 YKM expired on 24 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 YKM done?
LS59 YKM was recorded at 217,223 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2021, an average of 19,353 miles a year.
Has LS59 YKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 YKM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LS59 YKM 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 YKM find?
LS59 YKM passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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