London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,402 cc

LX53 CEFMOT history

LX53 CEF is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 273,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2022
Mileage
273,695 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 CEF
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
2004
First used
13 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX53 CEF was last recorded at 273,695 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2015: 21,664 miles, lower than 208,464 miles on 22 Jul 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
273,298 miles · 5 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
397 miles
Average per year
8,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 273,695 miles
  • 2021 – 273,298 miles
  • 2019 – 263,454 miles
  • 2018 – 252,095 miles
  • 2017 – 231,683 miles
  • 2016 – 230,779 miles
  • 2015 – 225,115 miles
  • 2014 – 208,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail273,695 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail273,695 miles (+397)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,695 miles
    Test number
    614906515872
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass273,298 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    273,298 miles
    Test number
    880676775244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail273,297 miles (+9,843)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,297 miles
    Test number
    852616133243
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass263,454 miles (+6,711)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    263,454 miles
    Test number
    622131874701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass256,743 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    256,743 miles
    Test number
    677290374933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass252,095 miles (+6,470)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    252,095 miles
    Test number
    914012022557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass245,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    245,625 miles
    Test number
    316718327406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    382158000098
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass231,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    231,683 miles
    Test number
    575083438502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail231,683 miles (+904)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,683 miles
    Test number
    789685967050
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  11. Pass230,779 miles (+5,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    230,779 miles
    Test number
    504970336773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass225,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    225,115 miles
    Test number
    705891805232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail225,115 miles (+203,451)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,115 miles
    Test number
    218341705249
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

  14. Pass21,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    21,664 miles
    Test number
    196343915052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    997892915045
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass208,464 miles (+8,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    208,464 miles
    Test number
    209273204258
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass199,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    199,495 miles
    Test number
    406703414098
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail199,495 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,495 miles
    Test number
    918853814030
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LX53 CEF

Does LX53 CEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 CEF expired on 4 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 CEF?
The MOT on LX53 CEF expired on 4 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 CEF done?
LX53 CEF was recorded at 273,695 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 8,598 miles a year.
Has LX53 CEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 CEF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LX53 CEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 CEF find?
LX53 CEF failed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 6 major defects: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch; nearside windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 3 more.

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