London Taxis INT TX II
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,402 cc
LX53 BWFMOT history
LX53 BWF is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 476,949 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 476,949 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 37,317 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 BWF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- London Taxis INT
- Model
- TX II
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 15 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LX53 BWF was last recorded at 476,949 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 13,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 463,346 miles · 21 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 13,603 miles
- Average per year
- 37,317 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 476,949 miles
- 2022 – 463,346 miles
- 2021 – 195,089 miles
- 2019 – 187,361 miles
- 2018 – 166,305 miles
- 2017 – 144,240 miles
- 2016 – 119,232 miles
- 2015 – 93,730 miles
- 2014 – 68,310 miles
- 2013 – 43,545 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBody mounting fixings insecure excessively corroded os inner sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Body mounting fixings insecure excessively corroded ns iner sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Body mounting fixings insecure excessively corroded nsr (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drag link (2.3 (a) (i))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 15 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail476,949 miles (+13,603)2 dangerous26 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 476,949 miles
- Test number
- 306696430508
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBody mounting fixings insecure excessively corroded os inner sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Body mounting fixings insecure excessively corroded ns iner sill (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Body mounting fixings insecure excessively corroded nsr (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drag link (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass463,346 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 463,346 miles
- Test number
- 351320125048
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWipers poor clearing
Fail463,346 miles (+268,257)10 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 463,346 miles
- Test number
- 863186600738
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel tank leaking at Drain plug (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass195,089 miles (+7)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 195,089 miles
- Test number
- 196763380452
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRemould tyre fitted to nearside front
Fail195,082 miles (+7,721)2 dangerous11 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,082 miles
- Test number
- 498933566645
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure left front bolt not tight (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected idler bush sloppy (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder screwed to dash (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil low presure pipe leaking (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge i (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp aims giving a poor pattern
Pass187,361 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 187,361 miles
- Test number
- 517287747248
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrished on side walls
Fail187,336 miles (+21,031)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,336 miles
- Test number
- 206295006860
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrished on side walls
Pass166,305 miles (+11,559)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 166,305 miles
- Test number
- 128930877580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,746 miles (+10,506)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 154,746 miles
- Test number
- 662316393243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,240 miles (+12,525)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 144,240 miles
- Test number
- 853864477581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,715 miles (+12,483)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 131,715 miles
- Test number
- 779969110838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,232 miles (+13,098)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 119,232 miles
- Test number
- 909462876955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,134 miles (+12,404)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 106,134 miles
- Test number
- 338535445019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,730 miles (+12,538)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 93,730 miles
- Test number
- 718612925221
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass81,192 miles (+12,882)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 81,192 miles
- Test number
- 908028645059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,310 miles (+11,664)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 68,310 miles
- Test number
- 739517324236
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass56,646 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 56,646 miles
- Test number
- 179549744480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail56,646 miles (+13,101)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,646 miles
- Test number
- 189849244010
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass43,545 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 43,545 miles
- Test number
- 345587423438
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LX53 BWF
- Does LX53 BWF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 BWF expired on 20 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 BWF?
- The MOT on LX53 BWF expired on 20 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 BWF done?
- LX53 BWF was recorded at 476,949 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 37,317 miles a year.
- Has LX53 BWF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 BWF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX53 BWF 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 LX53 BWF find?
- LX53 BWF failed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with 2 dangerous defects and 26 major defects: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier, and 25 more.
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