London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,664 cc
T253 AGHMOT history
T253 AGH is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 527,252 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 527,252 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 12,947 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T253 AGH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- London Taxis INT
- Model
- TX1 Bronze
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,664 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T253 AGH was last recorded at 527,252 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 3,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 523,741 miles · 25 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,511 miles
- Average per year
- 12,947 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 527,252 miles
- 2022 – 523,741 miles
- 2021 – 521,426 miles
- 2020 – 518,895 miles
- 2019 – 516,672 miles
- 2018 – 512,705 miles
- 2017 – 509,026 miles
- 2016 – 503,484 miles
- 2015 – 469,920 miles
- 2014 – 438,939 miles
- 2013 – 408,028 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryFree play detected in multi link steering
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle undersealed
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass527,252 miles (+3,511)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 527,252 miles
- Test number
- 278618788548
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFree play detected in multi link steering
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle undersealed
Pass523,741 miles (+2,315)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 523,741 miles
- Test number
- 977500757807
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySide sills fitted
Pass521,426 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 521,426 miles
- Test number
- 694229656931
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail521,422 miles (+2,527)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 521,422 miles
- Test number
- 826069761379
- DangerousNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired under and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass518,895 miles (+2,223)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 518,895 miles
- Test number
- 175947261303
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rearaxle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass516,672 miles (+56)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 516,672 miles
- Test number
- 861267703822
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail516,616 miles (+3,911)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 516,616 miles
- Test number
- 525856621404
- DangerousOffside Front Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering box to chassis (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass512,705 miles (+3,679)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 512,705 miles
- Test number
- 505981099642
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral signs of under body corrosion
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear inner wheel arches
Pass509,026 miles (+5,542)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 509,026 miles
- Test number
- 505275485218
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight bind
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass503,484 miles (+1,679)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 503,484 miles
- Test number
- 961593055467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail501,805 miles (+15,465)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 501,805 miles
- Test number
- 698461307860
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering box mount (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of rear inner wheel arch, rear shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass486,340 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 486,340 miles
- Test number
- 977419393899
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail486,340 miles (+16,420)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 486,340 miles
- Test number
- 385393184851
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play centre (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass469,920 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 469,920 miles
- Test number
- 361794970011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail469,864 miles (+16,234)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 469,864 miles
- Test number
- 633764328758
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded REAR OF WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass453,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 453,630 miles
- Test number
- 229441915108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail453,630 miles (+14,691)1 dangerous15 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 453,630 miles
- Test number
- 279635005461
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass438,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 438,939 miles
- Test number
- 425751684253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail438,939 miles (+17,712)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 438,939 miles
- Test number
- 747261084232
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass421,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 421,227 miles
- Test number
- 887182494038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail421,227 miles (+13,199)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 421,227 miles
- Test number
- 868600294096
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)
- FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail408,028 miles (+17,500)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 408,028 miles
- Test number
- 738470473243
- FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)
- FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)
- FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Fail390,528 miles7 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 390,528 miles
- Test number
- 145225683422
- Repaired at testNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Repaired at testNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass390,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 390,528 miles
- Test number
- 778145383000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T253 AGH
- Does T253 AGH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T253 AGH expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T253 AGH?
- The MOT on T253 AGH expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T253 AGH done?
- T253 AGH was recorded at 527,252 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 12,947 miles a year.
- Has T253 AGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T253 AGH has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on T253 AGH 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 T253 AGH find?
- T253 AGH passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: steering box leaking oil; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 9 more.
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