London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,499 cc

LS61 USYMOT history

LS61 USY is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 249,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
249,193 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
22,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 USY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 USY was last recorded at 249,193 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 16,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2015: 32,757 miles, lower than 63,014 miles on 29 Nov 2014.

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
233,136 miles · 30 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
16,057 miles
Average per year
22,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 249,193 miles
  • 2022 – 233,136 miles
  • 2021 – 211,021 miles
  • 2020 – 186,890 miles
  • 2019 – 174,064 miles
  • 2018 – 151,087 miles
  • 2017 – 128,710 miles
  • 2016 – 105,740 miles
  • 2015 – 78,554 miles
  • 2014 – 63,014 miles
  • 2013 – 41,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,193 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,193 miles (+16,057)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    249,193 miles
    Test number
    617570118055
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. Pass233,136 miles (+10,619)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    233,136 miles
    Test number
    717294642716
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  3. Pass222,517 miles (+11,496)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    222,517 miles
    Test number
    704571275509
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides headlight lens fading;
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing cowling insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass211,021 miles (+10,153)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    211,021 miles
    Test number
    646148789809
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective on both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded on both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded on both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass200,868 miles (+13,978)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    200,868 miles
    Test number
    521258237498
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass186,890 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    186,890 miles
    Test number
    718859246129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail186,885 miles (+12,821)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,885 miles
    Test number
    330591122316
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass174,064 miles (+11,168)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    174,064 miles
    Test number
    448571204971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass162,896 miles (+11,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    162,896 miles
    Test number
    901466006653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass151,087 miles (+10,892)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    151,087 miles
    Test number
    530560047385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,195 miles (+11,485)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    140,195 miles
    Test number
    233895127150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,710 miles (+11,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,710 miles
    Test number
    661529522163
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass117,152 miles (+11,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,152 miles
    Test number
    757297769973
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass105,740 miles (+15,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,740 miles
    Test number
    673756819079
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront both sides discs lipped
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass90,471 miles (+11,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,471 miles
    Test number
    939502312574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush as-marked (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass78,554 miles (+45,797)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,554 miles
    Test number
    339269305417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s front tyre has a slgiht cut on the outer sidewall
  17. Pass32,757 miles (-30,257)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    32,757 miles
    Test number
    389226825036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,014 miles (+6,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,014 miles
    Test number
    915143434376
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass56,024 miles (+14,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,024 miles
    Test number
    977329814217
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass41,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,209 miles
    Test number
    206697133306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 USY

Does LS61 USY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 USY expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 USY?
The MOT on LS61 USY expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 USY done?
LS61 USY was recorded at 249,193 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 22,310 miles a year.
Has LS61 USY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 USY has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LS61 USY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS61 USY find?
LS61 USY passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 3 more.

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