London Taxis INT TX4
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,499 cc
S12 BUTMOT history
S12 BUT is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 702,093 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 702,093 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 5 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 27,627 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 BUT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- London Taxis INT
- Model
- TX4
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 BUT was last recorded at 702,093 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 702,031 miles · 2 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 62 miles
- Average per year
- 27,627 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 702,093 miles
- 2025 – 689,273 miles
- 2024 – 647,406 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass702,093 miles
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Full MOT history
8 tests since 9 Sept 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass702,093 miles (+62)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 702,093 miles
- Test number
- 102047621182
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail702,031 miles (+5,541)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 702,031 miles
- Test number
- 796217131324
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting main chassis ,holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill by wheel chair ramp,large hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill, large hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass696,490 miles (+7,217)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 696,490 miles
- Test number
- 458096911908
- AdvisoryFront Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps dim (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySills covered in underseal
Pass689,273 miles (+20,627)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 689,273 miles
- Test number
- 580415815142
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm centre and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm,centre and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both x2 (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryAdvise horn tone lower than normal
- AdvisoryGearbox warning light came on ,reverse gear slow
Pass668,646 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 668,646 miles
- Test number
- 436960066141
- AdvisorySmoke emissions high (close to limit)
Fail668,634 miles (+21,228)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 668,634 miles
- Test number
- 813145819011
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisorySmoke emissions high (close to limit)
Pass647,406 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 647,406 miles
- Test number
- 424630191875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail647,330 miles2 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 647,330 miles
- Test number
- 384466270576
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users excessive smoke unable to test (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected not working (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested both offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing not properly attached case welded to chassis and excess movement in bearing (2.1.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced body to chassis mounting holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))
Questions about S12 BUT
- Does S12 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 BUT is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 BUT?
- The MOT on S12 BUT is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 BUT done?
- S12 BUT was recorded at 702,093 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 27,627 miles a year.
- Has S12 BUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 BUT has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S12 BUT 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 S12 BUT find?
- S12 BUT passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front fluid leak, but not excessive; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.
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