London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,402 cc

LX54 BUOMOT history

LX54 BUO is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 299,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
299,494 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 BUO
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
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 BUO was last recorded at 299,494 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 1,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
298,402 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,092 miles
Average per year
13,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 299,494 miles
  • 2021 – 298,402 miles
  • 2020 – 294,033 miles
  • 2019 – 284,293 miles
  • 2018 – 263,389 miles
  • 2017 – 246,958 miles
  • 2016 – 228,516 miles
  • 2015 – 207,919 miles
  • 2014 – 179,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass299,494 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass299,494 miles (+1,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    299,494 miles
    Test number
    160983040603
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass298,402 miles (+4,369)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    298,402 miles
    Test number
    758770867269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass294,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    294,033 miles
    Test number
    925164195970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail294,033 miles (+9,740)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,033 miles
    Test number
    573189950250
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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))

  5. Pass284,293 miles (+2,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    284,293 miles
    Test number
    454896042075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass281,447 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    281,447 miles
    Test number
    495550055981
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail281,447 miles (+8,119)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,447 miles
    Test number
    579173037543
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass273,328 miles (+9,939)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    273,328 miles
    Test number
    929897202574
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass263,389 miles (+8,784)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    263,389 miles
    Test number
    263411284935
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play near steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass254,605 miles (+7,647)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    254,605 miles
    Test number
    881860926363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass246,958 miles (+8,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    246,958 miles
    Test number
    934189396567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass238,262 miles (+9,746)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    238,262 miles
    Test number
    765891754260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass228,516 miles (+9,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    228,516 miles
    Test number
    332598234977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin corroding

  14. Pass219,072 miles (+11,153)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    219,072 miles
    Test number
    706613170225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass207,919 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    207,919 miles
    Test number
    348579105260
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroding

  16. Fail207,915 miles (+11,526)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,915 miles
    Test number
    366118105254
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroding

  17. Pass196,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    196,389 miles
    Test number
    128670015442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail196,384 miles (+16,446)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,384 miles
    Test number
    947370015086
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail179,938 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,938 miles
    Test number
    709706714012
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass179,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    179,938 miles
    Test number
    905576014078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 BUO

Does LX54 BUO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 BUO expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 BUO?
The MOT on LX54 BUO expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 BUO done?
LX54 BUO was recorded at 299,494 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 13,689 miles a year.
Has LX54 BUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 BUO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LX54 BUO 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 LX54 BUO find?
LX54 BUO passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: front fluid leak, but not excessive; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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