London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Lpg · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS59 YKPMOT history

LS59 YKP is a black lpg London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 313,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
313,512 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
23,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 YKP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 YKP was last recorded at 313,512 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 29,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
284,092 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
29,420 miles
Average per year
23,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 313,512 miles
  • 2024 – 284,092 miles
  • 2023 – 256,991 miles
  • 2022 – 224,826 miles
  • 2021 – 214,814 miles
  • 2020 – 183,569 miles
  • 2019 – 155,749 miles
  • 2018 – 146,255 miles
  • 2017 – 128,717 miles
  • 2016 – 112,018 miles
  • 2015 – 92,793 miles
  • 2014 – 70,679 miles
  • 2013 – 50,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass313,512 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside + Nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside + Nearside. (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass313,512 miles (+29,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    313,512 miles
    Test number
    589187262143
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Offside + Nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside + Nearside. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass284,092 miles (+27,101)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    284,092 miles
    Test number
    988300207894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass256,991 miles (+32,165)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    256,991 miles
    Test number
    199017416101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass224,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    224,826 miles
    Test number
    611289112300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail224,826 miles (+10,012)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,826 miles
    Test number
    371672215473
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass214,814 miles (+14,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    214,814 miles
    Test number
    181214260371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass200,303 miles (+16,734)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    200,303 miles
    Test number
    353873113475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass183,569 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    183,569 miles
    Test number
    491996784032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail183,550 miles (+27,801)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,550 miles
    Test number
    966443805982
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass155,749 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    155,749 miles
    Test number
    127388606953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,744 miles (+8,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    154,744 miles
    Test number
    581456952029
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass146,255 miles (+9,064)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    146,255 miles
    Test number
    472365675379
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass137,191 miles (+8,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,191 miles
    Test number
    275466580665
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass128,717 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    128,717 miles
    Test number
    163650667860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,265 miles (+8,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,265 miles
    Test number
    178780377099
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only met requirements.

  16. Pass112,018 miles (+9,268)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,018 miles
    Test number
    696479356973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,750 miles (+9,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,750 miles
    Test number
    728972757525
    • AdvisoryUnderside engine leaks

  18. Pass92,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,793 miles
    Test number
    665225964818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,793 miles (+11,399)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,793 miles
    Test number
    827333464103
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

  20. Pass81,394 miles (+10,715)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,394 miles
    Test number
    675758305116
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass70,679 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,679 miles
    Test number
    325734794486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail70,677 miles (+9,482)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,677 miles
    Test number
    389043894239
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass61,195 miles (+10,587)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    147786804199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,608 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    346777783442
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LS59 YKP

Does LS59 YKP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 YKP expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 YKP?
The MOT on LS59 YKP expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 YKP done?
LS59 YKP was recorded at 313,512 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 23,285 miles a year.
Has LS59 YKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 YKP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 YKP 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 YKP find?
LS59 YKP passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded offside + nearside.; front track rod end ball joint has slight play offside + nearside..

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