London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS59 YLHMOT history

LS59 YLH is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 14 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 331,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
331,860 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
24,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 YLH
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
14 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 YLH was last recorded at 331,860 miles on 4 Apr 2022, 12,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
319,594 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
12,266 miles
Average per year
24,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 331,860 miles
  • 2021 – 319,594 miles
  • 2020 – 301,022 miles
  • 2019 – 283,889 miles
  • 2018 – 258,280 miles
  • 2017 – 231,989 miles
  • 2016 – 205,370 miles
  • 2015 – 180,537 miles
  • 2014 – 152,194 miles
  • 2013 – 121,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass331,860 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass331,860 miles (+12,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    331,860 miles
    Test number
    785109610320
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass319,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    319,594 miles
    Test number
    812288118656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail319,594 miles (+11,026)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    319,594 miles
    Test number
    859799892046
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass308,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    308,568 miles
    Test number
    860223894189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail308,568 miles (+7)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,568 miles
    Test number
    454351986713
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
  6. Fail308,561 miles (+7,539)1 dangerous13 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,561 miles
    Test number
    929199905252
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link 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 Inner 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 Outer 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 component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play D/C (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
  7. Pass301,022 miles (+17,133)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    301,022 miles
    Test number
    812877354818
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass283,889 miles (+13,031)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    283,889 miles
    Test number
    832836325651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass270,858 miles (+12,578)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    270,858 miles
    Test number
    496325737989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass258,280 miles (+12,306)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    258,280 miles
    Test number
    234827149448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass245,974 miles (+13,985)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    245,974 miles
    Test number
    860898428616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass231,989 miles (+11,934)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    231,989 miles
    Test number
    266796966098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass220,055 miles (+14,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    220,055 miles
    Test number
    502598356456
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass205,370 miles (+13,453)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    205,370 miles
    Test number
    997174418565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass191,917 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    191,917 miles
    Test number
    491337002782
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail191,917 miles (+11,380)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,917 miles
    Test number
    528372509852
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass180,537 miles (+12,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    180,537 miles
    Test number
    352094354430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass168,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    168,132 miles
    Test number
    426028725143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail168,132 miles (+15,938)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,132 miles
    Test number
    679058625163
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass152,194 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    152,194 miles
    Test number
    678417484225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  21. Fail152,194 miles (+16,166)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,194 miles
    Test number
    256336184255
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  22. Pass136,028 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    136,028 miles
    Test number
    626916984094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  23. Fail136,028 miles (+14,949)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,028 miles
    Test number
    267166784081
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  24. Pass121,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    121,079 miles
    Test number
    198433083287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 YLH

Does LS59 YLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 YLH expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 YLH?
The MOT on LS59 YLH expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 YLH done?
LS59 YLH was recorded at 331,860 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2022, an average of 24,851 miles a year.
Has LS59 YLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 YLH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LS59 YLH 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 YLH find?
LS59 YLH passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: central prop shaft bearing has slight play; nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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