London Taxis INT TX4

Green · Diesel · 2011 · 2,486 cc

LS61 USFMOT history

LS61 USF is a green diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 12 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 305,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
305,562 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
18,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 USF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 USF was last recorded at 305,562 miles on 26 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2026: 305,562 miles, lower than 305,563 miles on 4 Aug 2025.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
305,563 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Average per year
18,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 305,562 miles
  • 2025 – 305,563 miles
  • 2024 – 297,758 miles
  • 2023 – 276,657 miles
  • 2022 – 264,778 miles
  • 2021 – 245,234 miles
  • 2020 – 227,156 miles
  • 2019 – 220,837 miles
  • 2018 – 203,048 miles
  • 2017 – 185,381 miles
  • 2016 – 158,952 miles
  • 2015 – 135,421 miles
  • 2014 – 102,708 miles
  • 2013 – 70,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass305,562 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass305,562 miles (-1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    305,562 miles
    Test number
    723107269120
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass305,563 miles (+7,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    305,563 miles
    Test number
    145147728175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass297,758 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    297,758 miles
    Test number
    861013616705
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Fail297,758 miles (+11,038)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,758 miles
    Test number
    844171162413
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. Pass286,720 miles (+10,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    286,720 miles
    Test number
    408894181685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass276,657 miles (+11,879)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    276,657 miles
    Test number
    772399405501
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass264,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    264,778 miles
    Test number
    605936770672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail264,778 miles (+5,202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,778 miles
    Test number
    850168265241
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  9. Pass259,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    259,576 miles
    Test number
    224056973378
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail259,576 miles (+14,342)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,576 miles
    Test number
    254981614871
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass245,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    245,234 miles
    Test number
    996364055702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail245,234 miles (+10,857)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,234 miles
    Test number
    223888346266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Broken off. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass234,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    234,377 miles
    Test number
    240005294880
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  14. Fail234,367 miles (+7,211)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,367 miles
    Test number
    321646792152
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  15. Pass227,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    227,156 miles
    Test number
    429397765363
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  16. Fail227,156 miles (+6,319)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,156 miles
    Test number
    890948760094
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  17. Pass220,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    220,837 miles
    Test number
    464682216759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail220,837 miles (+9,400)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,837 miles
    Test number
    268314798310
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
  19. Pass211,437 miles (+8,389)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    211,437 miles
    Test number
    107384856347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass203,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    203,048 miles
    Test number
    534836866469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail203,048 miles (+6,080)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,048 miles
    Test number
    214888990731
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOff sidefront fog light not working.
  22. Pass196,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    196,968 miles
    Test number
    501947461290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail196,968 miles (+11,587)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,968 miles
    Test number
    645508259800
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  24. Pass185,381 miles (+16,693)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    185,381 miles
    Test number
    930423527548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass168,688 miles (+9,736)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    168,688 miles
    Test number
    352457376916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass158,952 miles (+10,295)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    158,952 miles
    Test number
    173629350419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass148,657 miles (+13,236)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,657 miles
    Test number
    591692473330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass135,421 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,421 miles
    Test number
    687023540443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail135,417 miles (+32,709)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,417 miles
    Test number
    615607415180
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  30. Pass102,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,708 miles
    Test number
    165611984285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail102,707 miles (+32,301)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,707 miles
    Test number
    438571584212
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  32. Pass70,406 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,406 miles
    Test number
    398754483423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail70,405 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,405 miles
    Test number
    395743383445
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LS61 USF

Does LS61 USF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 USF is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 USF?
The MOT on LS61 USF is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 USF done?
LS61 USF was recorded at 305,562 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 18,994 miles a year.
Has LS61 USF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 USF has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 USF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS61 USF find?
LS61 USF passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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