London Taxis INT TX4

Multi-colour · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS59 YLPMOT history

LS59 YLP is a multi-colour diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 19 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 327,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2023
Mileage
327,344 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
25,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 YLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 YLP was last recorded at 327,344 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 6,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
320,818 miles · 15 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
6,526 miles
Average per year
25,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 327,344 miles
  • 2021 – 320,818 miles
  • 2019 – 307,819 miles
  • 2018 – 274,921 miles
  • 2017 – 253,319 miles
  • 2016 – 227,005 miles
  • 2015 – 193,791 miles
  • 2014 – 153,032 miles
  • 2013 – 121,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass327,344 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass327,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    327,344 miles
    Test number
    885816541659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail327,340 miles (+6,522)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    327,340 miles
    Test number
    714455506627
    • DangerousNearside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass320,818 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    320,818 miles
    Test number
    581405823264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail320,816 miles (+12,997)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,816 miles
    Test number
    172675079329
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass307,819 miles (+20,494)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    307,819 miles
    Test number
    963273943473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass287,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    287,325 miles
    Test number
    953349245396
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail287,325 miles (+12,404)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,325 miles
    Test number
    872322647524
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass274,921 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    274,921 miles
    Test number
    652413764150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail274,920 miles (+11,275)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,920 miles
    Test number
    960287931579
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush missing (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass263,645 miles (+10,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    263,645 miles
    Test number
    240169968553
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met requirement

  11. Pass253,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    253,319 miles
    Test number
    271242992026
    • AdvisoryService/parking brake efficiency just met requirement

  12. Fail253,319 miles (+8,971)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,319 miles
    Test number
    700174182956
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryService/parking brake efficiency just met requirement

  13. Pass244,348 miles (+17,343)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    244,348 miles
    Test number
    774420107530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass227,005 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    227,005 miles
    Test number
    204820652197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail227,003 miles (+13,784)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,003 miles
    Test number
    385256845691
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side's (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass213,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    213,219 miles
    Test number
    344308599027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail213,219 miles (+19,428)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,219 miles
    Test number
    694544950530
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass193,791 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    193,791 miles
    Test number
    819596225296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail193,788 miles (+40,756)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,788 miles
    Test number
    919649239677
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Fail153,032 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,032 miles
    Test number
    705670494284
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped

  21. Pass153,032 miles (+19,924)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    153,032 miles
    Test number
    869180894250
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly lipped

  22. Pass133,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    133,108 miles
    Test number
    538880924186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail133,108 miles (+11,648)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,108 miles
    Test number
    967060324120
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass121,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    121,460 miles
    Test number
    558250793284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail121,459 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,459 miles
    Test number
    166500793209
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LS59 YLP

Does LS59 YLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 YLP expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 YLP?
The MOT on LS59 YLP expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 YLP done?
LS59 YLP was recorded at 327,344 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 25,033 miles a year.
Has LS59 YLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 YLP has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 YLP 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 YLP find?
LS59 YLP passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both side; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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