London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,486 cc

LS62 BKOMOT history

LS62 BKO is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 274,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
274,425 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
23,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS62 BKO
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
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS62 BKO was last recorded at 274,425 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 13,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
261,368 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
13,057 miles
Average per year
23,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 274,425 miles
  • 2023 – 261,368 miles
  • 2022 – 229,523 miles
  • 2021 – 210,497 miles
  • 2019 – 193,366 miles
  • 2018 – 161,296 miles
  • 2017 – 127,530 miles
  • 2016 – 105,853 miles
  • 2015 – 88,851 miles
  • 2014 – 57,464 miles
  • 2013 – 26,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,425 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (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.

  • Offside Front Steering box has seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,425 miles (+13,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    274,425 miles
    Test number
    352411315618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass261,368 miles (+6,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    261,368 miles
    Test number
    858052899824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass255,335 miles (+16,320)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    255,335 miles
    Test number
    878265927594
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass239,015 miles (+9,492)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    239,015 miles
    Test number
    992587143363
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges; Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass229,523 miles (+9,383)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    229,523 miles
    Test number
    866529643111
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass220,140 miles (+9,643)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    220,140 miles
    Test number
    907892440643
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  7. Pass210,497 miles (+4)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    210,497 miles
    Test number
    782428888384
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail210,493 miles (+4,707)1 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,493 miles
    Test number
    919990111851
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass205,786 miles (+12,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    205,786 miles
    Test number
    955379229256
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass193,366 miles (+16,779)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    193,366 miles
    Test number
    865392130245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,587 miles (+15,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    176,587 miles
    Test number
    792413674595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass161,296 miles (+17,654)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    161,296 miles
    Test number
    725066599119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,642 miles (+16,112)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,642 miles
    Test number
    799428525405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,530 miles (+13,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,530 miles
    Test number
    308044325425
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front; (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake just met its limits;It would appear rear brakes require some adjustment;
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass114,195 miles (+8,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,195 miles
    Test number
    917373837237
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  16. Pass105,853 miles (+10,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,853 miles
    Test number
    241887908371
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront both sides brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
  17. Pass95,313 miles (+6,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,313 miles
    Test number
    329658858059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  18. Pass88,851 miles (+17,722)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,851 miles
    Test number
    167143022624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,129 miles (+13,665)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,129 miles
    Test number
    626050175060
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs lipped
  20. Pass57,464 miles (+16,642)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,464 miles
    Test number
    389277964221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,822 miles (+14,346)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,822 miles
    Test number
    829021794008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,476 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,476 miles
    Test number
    827756963236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
  23. Pass26,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,476 miles
    Test number
    999966963217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS62 BKO

Does LS62 BKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS62 BKO expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS62 BKO?
The MOT on LS62 BKO expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS62 BKO done?
LS62 BKO was recorded at 274,425 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 23,733 miles a year.
Has LS62 BKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS62 BKO has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LS62 BKO 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 BKO find?
LS62 BKO passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both rear.

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