London Taxis INT TX4

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,486 cc

LS59 YLWMOT history

LS59 YLW is a grey diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 12 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 162,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
162,234 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 YLW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 YLW was last recorded at 162,234 miles on 1 Apr 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Apr 2017: 134,568 miles, lower than 153,782 miles on 1 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,234 miles · 28 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,234 miles
  • 2021 – 162,234 miles
  • 2020 – 162,234 miles
  • 2019 – 162,234 miles
  • 2018 – 162,234 miles
  • 2017 – 161,524 miles
  • 2016 – 153,782 miles
  • 2015 – 133,176 miles
  • 2014 – 112,482 miles
  • 2013 – 90,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,234 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,234 miles
    Test number
    641177371489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,234 miles
    Test number
    264852386554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail162,234 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,234 miles
    Test number
    263380278942
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass162,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    162,234 miles
    Test number
    398448602219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,234 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    162,234 miles
    Test number
    764841220431
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail162,234 miles3 dangerous3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,234 miles
    Test number
    980295608007
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass162,234 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,234 miles
    Test number
    712397461495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    162,234 miles
    Test number
    563054369939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail162,234 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,234 miles
    Test number
    705596645306
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass162,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    162,234 miles
    Test number
    462290378032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    162,234 miles
    Test number
    784913011693
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail162,234 miles1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,234 miles
    Test number
    520721800531
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass162,234 miles (+710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    162,234 miles
    Test number
    704547780389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass161,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    161,524 miles
    Test number
    339939559249
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail161,524 miles (+26,956)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,524 miles
    Test number
    220978684909
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass134,568 miles (-19,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,568 miles
    Test number
    631280599869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass153,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    153,782 miles
    Test number
    711514417829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak

  18. Fail153,782 miles (+10,563)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,782 miles
    Test number
    454823088516
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak

  19. Pass143,219 miles (+10,043)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,219 miles
    Test number
    649639910540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass133,176 miles (+10,046)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    133,176 miles
    Test number
    717562968492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass123,130 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,130 miles
    Test number
    149302395431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail123,130 miles (+10,648)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,130 miles
    Test number
    207062195013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass112,482 miles (+10,470)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,482 miles
    Test number
    378017674269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass102,012 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,012 miles
    Test number
    199518294004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail102,012 miles (+11,967)5 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,012 miles
    Test number
    605608494022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass90,045 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    798807573213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail90,045 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    345747373292
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LS59 YLW

Does LS59 YLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 YLW expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 YLW?
The MOT on LS59 YLW expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 YLW done?
LS59 YLW was recorded at 162,234 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 8,503 miles a year.
Has LS59 YLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 YLW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS59 YLW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 YLW find?
LS59 YLW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper steering linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes.

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