London Taxis INT TX4 Bronze Auto

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,499 cc

T12 BUTMOT history

T12 BUT is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX4 Bronze Auto first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 498,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
498,754 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
28,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 BUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4 Bronze Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 BUT was last recorded at 498,754 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 10,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2011: 29,812 miles, lower than 70,402 miles on 8 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
488,101 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
10,653 miles
Average per year
28,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 498,754 miles
  • 2025 – 488,101 miles
  • 2024 – 467,531 miles
  • 2012 – 58,680 miles
  • 2011 – 34,288 miles
  • 2010 – 70,402 miles
  • 2009 – 9,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass498,754 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger on underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass498,754 miles (+10,653)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    498,754 miles
    Test number
    286561478889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger on underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass488,101 miles (+16,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    488,101 miles
    Test number
    495084905385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass471,288 miles (+3,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    471,288 miles
    Test number
    298990755934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper sill in door stay corrosion outside of prescribed area

  4. Pass467,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    467,531 miles
    Test number
    654348351294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail467,467 miles (+408,787)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    467,467 miles
    Test number
    873624221434
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate slow to come on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slow to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass58,680 miles (+24,392)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,680 miles
    Test number
    106830872120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings slightly noisy

  7. Pass34,288 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,288 miles
    Test number
    276112801204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail34,288 miles (+4,471)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,288 miles
    Test number
    666552801241
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass29,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,817 miles
    Test number
    308473081051
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail29,812 miles (-40,590)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,812 miles
    Test number
    968783481079
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteHand brake needs adjusting

  11. Pass70,402 miles (+61,087)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,402 miles
    Test number
    144078690438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,315 miles
    Test number
    111099299010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 BUT

Does T12 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 BUT is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 BUT?
The MOT on T12 BUT 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 T12 BUT done?
T12 BUT was recorded at 498,754 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 28,507 miles a year.
Has T12 BUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 BUT has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T12 BUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T12 BUT find?
T12 BUT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front outer road wheel slightly distorted rim damage; nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger on underside corroded; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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