London Taxis INT TX II

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,402 cc

S5 EBLMOT history

S5 EBL is a silver diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 318,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
318,517 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 EBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 EBL was last recorded at 318,517 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
318,247 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
270 miles
Average per year
9,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 318,517 miles
  • 2024 – 318,247 miles
  • 2021 – 317,999 miles
  • 2020 – 310,249 miles
  • 2019 – 301,130 miles
  • 2018 – 286,778 miles
  • 2017 – 266,400 miles
  • 2016 – 252,300 miles
  • 2015 – 228,281 miles
  • 2014 – 219,451 miles
  • 2013 – 203,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass318,517 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake Pedal Rubber Worn
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished / Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Springs Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass318,517 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    318,517 miles
    Test number
    581479237332
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pedal Rubber Worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished / Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail318,517 miles (+270)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    318,517 miles
    Test number
    597579974174
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working All Position Lamps Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pedal Rubber Worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished / Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass318,247 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    318,247 miles
    Test number
    805268526581
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Springs Corroded

  4. Fail318,246 miles (+247)3 dangerous9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    318,246 miles
    Test number
    638704518976
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both On Axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Springs Corroded

  5. Pass317,999 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    317,999 miles
    Test number
    219924565616
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail317,999 miles (+7,750)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    317,999 miles
    Test number
    694947315066
    • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Fog lamps wont turn off (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass310,249 miles (+97)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    310,249 miles
    Test number
    942460769197
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Fouling on steering column (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Fail310,152 miles (+1,615)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    310,152 miles
    Test number
    493891935113
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Fouling on steering column (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass308,537 miles (+7,407)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    308,537 miles
    Test number
    360511573645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass301,130 miles (+7,632)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    301,130 miles
    Test number
    195497543306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass293,498 miles (+6,720)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    293,498 miles
    Test number
    948226494109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass286,778 miles (+14,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    286,778 miles
    Test number
    199495752838
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass272,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    272,563 miles
    Test number
    690932212967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail272,563 miles (+6,163)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,563 miles
    Test number
    408339743634
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass266,400 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    266,400 miles
    Test number
    973571336402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail263,805 miles (+6,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,805 miles
    Test number
    441132081781
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under seat (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch in boot (5.2.6)

  17. Pass257,636 miles (+5,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    257,636 miles
    Test number
    171472465526
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass252,300 miles (+8,036)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    252,300 miles
    Test number
    676841026156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass244,264 miles (+15,983)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    244,264 miles
    Test number
    454568266576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass228,281 miles (+8,830)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    228,281 miles
    Test number
    216070175094
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteFront headlamps dim

  21. Pass219,451 miles (+10,550)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    219,451 miles
    Test number
    736885654233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass208,901 miles (+5,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    208,901 miles
    Test number
    918324764019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass203,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    203,319 miles
    Test number
    267849943211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail203,319 miles (+7,995)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,319 miles
    Test number
    268258843257
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass195,324 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    195,324 miles
    Test number
    166330663444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail194,768 miles12 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,768 miles
    Test number
    897449043020
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S5 EBL

Does S5 EBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 EBL is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 EBL?
The MOT on S5 EBL is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 EBL done?
S5 EBL was recorded at 318,517 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 9,300 miles a year.
Has S5 EBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 EBL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 EBL 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 S5 EBL find?
S5 EBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; brake pedal rubber worn; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 4 more.

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