London Taxis INT TX4

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LS62 BKAMOT history

LS62 BKA is a grey diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 241,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
241,056 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 BKA
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
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 BKA was last recorded at 241,056 miles on 9 May 2025, 16,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2014: 45,158 miles, lower than 211,968 miles on 6 Sept 2013.

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
224,127 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
16,929 miles
Average per year
2,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 241,056 miles
  • 2024 – 224,127 miles
  • 2023 – 209,587 miles
  • 2022 – 185,285 miles
  • 2021 – 165,675 miles
  • 2020 – 165,229 miles
  • 2019 – 160,153 miles
  • 2018 – 138,685 miles
  • 2017 – 115,764 miles
  • 2016 – 91,617 miles
  • 2015 – 66,137 miles
  • 2014 – 45,226 miles
  • 2013 – 211,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,056 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe that goes to the n/s /r brake .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,056 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    241,056 miles
    Test number
    456064430617
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail241,055 miles (+16,928)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,055 miles
    Test number
    137648590108
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass224,127 miles (+14,540)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    224,127 miles
    Test number
    381852519754
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass209,587 miles (+863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    209,587 miles
    Test number
    347927811042
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe that goes to the n/s /r brake . (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail208,724 miles (+23,439)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,724 miles
    Test number
    608347407106
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear metal brake pipe corroded to excess at area around chassis clip at rear . (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe that goes to the n/s /r brake . (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass185,285 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    185,285 miles
    Test number
    791286556522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail185,259 miles (+19,584)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,259 miles
    Test number
    397195785129
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Pass165,675 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    165,675 miles
    Test number
    536630893315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail165,669 miles (+30)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,669 miles
    Test number
    836807838865
    • DangerousSteering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail165,639 miles (+410)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,639 miles
    Test number
    700301520381
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass165,229 miles (+5,076)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    165,229 miles
    Test number
    128063929211
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass160,153 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,153 miles
    Test number
    103495361787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass158,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    158,176 miles
    Test number
    454992387018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail158,176 miles (+19,491)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,176 miles
    Test number
    948014855835
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Headlight main beam staying on when in dipped position (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass138,685 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,685 miles
    Test number
    677220550907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail138,685 miles (+10,337)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,685 miles
    Test number
    351336334768
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass128,348 miles (+391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,348 miles
    Test number
    786336240306
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  18. Fail127,957 miles (+12,193)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,957 miles
    Test number
    523514243290
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass115,764 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,764 miles
    Test number
    788170338603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail115,763 miles (+9,374)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,763 miles
    Test number
    543560384200
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass106,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    361701567376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,389 miles (+14,772)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    448315785850
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass91,617 miles (+11,959)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    91,617 miles
    Test number
    989111521142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door mirror glass has stick on repair glass fitted slightly smaller than original glass
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass79,658 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,658 miles
    Test number
    801822383786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,122 miles (+12,985)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,122 miles
    Test number
    260033342511
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass66,137 miles (+20,911)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,137 miles
    Test number
    161204560881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,226 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,226 miles
    Test number
    196837944234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,158 miles (-166,810)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,158 miles
    Test number
    499016444227
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass211,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    211,968 miles
    Test number
    937369743234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS62 BKA

Does LS62 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS62 BKA expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS62 BKA?
The MOT on LS62 BKA expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS62 BKA done?
LS62 BKA was recorded at 241,056 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 2,492 miles a year.
Has LS62 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 BKA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LS62 BKA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS62 BKA find?
LS62 BKA passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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