London Taxis INT TX4

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,499 cc

S40 MERMOT history

S40 MER is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 5 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 27 of 38 MOT tests, with 239,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
239,163 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
38
27 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MER
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
5 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MER was last recorded at 239,163 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,153 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 239,163 miles
  • 2025 – 234,110 miles
  • 2024 – 228,628 miles
  • 2023 – 222,368 miles
  • 2022 – 211,265 miles
  • 2021 – 196,423 miles
  • 2020 – 189,300 miles
  • 2019 – 179,200 miles
  • 2018 – 177,727 miles
  • 2017 – 174,001 miles
  • 2016 – 168,985 miles
  • 2015 – 163,434 miles
  • 2014 – 155,883 miles
  • 2013 – 144,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,163 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

38 tests since 13 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,163 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    239,163 miles
    Test number
    630810579740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail239,153 miles (+2,448)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,153 miles
    Test number
    913648328958
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass236,705 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    236,705 miles
    Test number
    533443029481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass234,110 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    234,110 miles
    Test number
    468457043427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail234,091 miles (+2,869)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,091 miles
    Test number
    621090419806
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Bolt Loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass231,222 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    231,222 miles
    Test number
    372951815674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass228,628 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    228,628 miles
    Test number
    526471578607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass225,808 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    225,808 miles
    Test number
    156025041462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail225,795 miles (+3,427)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,795 miles
    Test number
    715642275599
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass222,368 miles (+5,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    222,368 miles
    Test number
    279816281206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass217,352 miles (+6,087)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    217,352 miles
    Test number
    718685207255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass211,265 miles (+6,292)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    211,265 miles
    Test number
    566955090980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass204,973 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    204,973 miles
    Test number
    346452039365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail204,879 miles (+8,456)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,879 miles
    Test number
    130087787519
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In arch towards back (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security C pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass196,423 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    196,423 miles
    Test number
    618656618799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail196,371 miles (+7,071)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,371 miles
    Test number
    593096167978
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  17. Pass189,300 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    189,300 miles
    Test number
    736825051852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  18. Fail189,279 miles (+3,070)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,279 miles
    Test number
    691218317327
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  19. Pass186,209 miles (+7,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    186,209 miles
    Test number
    906560664783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm pins/bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  20. Pass179,200 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    179,200 miles
    Test number
    170193059388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass178,632 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2020
    Odometer
    178,632 miles
    Test number
    400303928045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass177,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    177,727 miles
    Test number
    340107840520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail177,727 miles (+1,968)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,727 miles
    Test number
    118083606722
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

  24. Pass175,759 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,759 miles
    Test number
    167046863454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass174,001 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    174,001 miles
    Test number
    294210353322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass171,775 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    171,775 miles
    Test number
    445627515858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass168,985 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    168,985 miles
    Test number
    303251332149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass166,115 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    166,115 miles
    Test number
    779162626994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass163,434 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    163,434 miles
    Test number
    759658188470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass159,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    159,611 miles
    Test number
    505468735120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail159,611 miles (+3,728)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,611 miles
    Test number
    549468735171
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  32. Pass155,883 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    155,883 miles
    Test number
    618222224326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass150,587 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    150,587 miles
    Test number
    448945134163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail150,315 miles (+5,404)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,315 miles
    Test number
    278702134402
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  35. Pass144,911 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    144,911 miles
    Test number
    487125723432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail144,818 miles (+7,029)4 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,818 miles
    Test number
    668603223307
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  37. Pass137,789 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    137,789 miles
    Test number
    819625133178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Fail137,711 miles1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,711 miles
    Test number
    448403733107
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about S40 MER

Does S40 MER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MER is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 MER?
The MOT on S40 MER is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 MER done?
S40 MER was recorded at 239,163 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 7,738 miles a year.
Has S40 MER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 MER has failed 11 of its 38 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 MER 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 S40 MER find?
S40 MER passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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