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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass527,252 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. Pass503,484 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    503,484 miles
    Test number
    961593055467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass469,920 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    469,920 miles
    Test number
    361794970011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass453,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    453,630 miles
    Test number
    229441915108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass438,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    438,939 miles
    Test number
    425751684253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass421,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    421,227 miles
    Test number
    887182494038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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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