London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LS62 BKEMOT history

LS62 BKE is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 10 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 255,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2025
Mileage
255,971 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
20,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 BKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 BKE was last recorded at 255,971 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,971 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
20,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 255,971 miles
  • 2023 – 250,146 miles
  • 2022 – 233,393 miles
  • 2021 – 214,198 miles
  • 2020 – 192,509 miles
  • 2019 – 176,359 miles
  • 2018 – 154,282 miles
  • 2017 – 132,058 miles
  • 2016 – 110,036 miles
  • 2015 – 90,202 miles
  • 2014 – 61,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,971 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    255,971 miles
    Test number
    352298831382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail255,971 miles (+5,825)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,971 miles
    Test number
    553827551434
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake valve leaking Wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass250,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    250,146 miles
    Test number
    407126862389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail250,146 miles (+7,762)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,146 miles
    Test number
    522412225623
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass242,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    242,384 miles
    Test number
    363850732117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail242,384 miles (+8,991)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,384 miles
    Test number
    831656010585
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass233,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    233,393 miles
    Test number
    337625897651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail233,393 miles (+9,011)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,393 miles
    Test number
    751509798094
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass224,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    224,382 miles
    Test number
    840430847884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail224,381 miles (+10,183)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,381 miles
    Test number
    564730615669
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass214,198 miles (+11,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    214,198 miles
    Test number
    796249195738
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass202,452 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    202,452 miles
    Test number
    452556338883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Fail202,451 miles (+9,942)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,451 miles
    Test number
    273832636501
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass192,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    192,509 miles
    Test number
    331044530733
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail192,509 miles (+16,150)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,509 miles
    Test number
    278640224995
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass176,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    176,359 miles
    Test number
    214228513732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail176,359 miles (+7,956)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,359 miles
    Test number
    289721817757
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass168,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    168,403 miles
    Test number
    482443862382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail168,403 miles (+14,121)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,403 miles
    Test number
    235332530309
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  20. Pass154,282 miles (+9,173)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    154,282 miles
    Test number
    472574212554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass145,109 miles (+13,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,109 miles
    Test number
    431678849835
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  22. Pass132,058 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,058 miles
    Test number
    739130200690
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Fail132,056 miles (+9,947)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,056 miles
    Test number
    852915394301
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass122,109 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    122,109 miles
    Test number
    966899893106
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Fail121,715 miles (+11,679)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,715 miles
    Test number
    380568389871
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  26. Pass110,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,036 miles
    Test number
    908898028000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail110,036 miles (+19,834)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,036 miles
    Test number
    933284262131
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass90,202 miles (+10,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,202 miles
    Test number
    133747687224
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  29. Pass79,525 miles (+18,100)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,525 miles
    Test number
    485378025118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front wheel minor play

  30. Pass61,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,425 miles
    Test number
    227432484206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail61,425 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,425 miles
    Test number
    629552384215
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LS62 BKE

Does LS62 BKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS62 BKE expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS62 BKE?
The MOT on LS62 BKE expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS62 BKE done?
LS62 BKE was recorded at 255,971 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 20,602 miles a year.
Has LS62 BKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 BKE has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS62 BKE 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 LS62 BKE find?
LS62 BKE passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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