London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,664 cc

T503 LGYMOT history

T503 LGY is a green diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2021 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 313,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2021
Mileage
313,706 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2021
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T503 LGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX1 Bronze
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T503 LGY was last recorded at 313,706 miles on 18 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2021: 313,706 miles, lower than 315,363 miles on 19 Dec 2020.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
315,363 miles · 19 Dec 2020
Average per year
3,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 313,706 miles
  • 2020 – 315,363 miles
  • 2019 – 314,406 miles
  • 2018 – 311,872 miles
  • 2017 – 311,312 miles
  • 2016 – 310,437 miles
  • 2014 – 303,638 miles
  • 2013 – 292,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail313,706 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering idler arm has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail313,706 miles (-1,657)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,706 miles
    Test number
    232048518377
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass315,363 miles (+957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    315,363 miles
    Test number
    853397136791
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass314,406 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    314,406 miles
    Test number
    122672025393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail314,389 miles (+2,517)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,389 miles
    Test number
    521206532439
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass311,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    311,872 miles
    Test number
    260577246001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail311,868 miles (+556)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,868 miles
    Test number
    828589821212
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass311,312 miles (+875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    311,312 miles
    Test number
    710248538853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Pass310,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    310,437 miles
    Test number
    167594173032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering idler arm has slight play

  9. Fail310,437 miles (+6,799)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    310,437 miles
    Test number
    912497807463
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering idler arm has slight play

  10. Pass303,638 miles (+6,568)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    303,638 miles
    Test number
    789947554341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight movement in both front hub areas

  11. Pass297,070 miles (+5,029)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    297,070 miles
    Test number
    469326754145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOffside front seat back rest slightly insecure
    • NoteSlight movement in both front hub areas

  12. Pass292,041 miles (+6,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    292,041 miles
    Test number
    827294863328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass285,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    285,366 miles
    Test number
    328161553130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T503 LGY

Does T503 LGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T503 LGY expired on 20 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T503 LGY?
The MOT on T503 LGY expired on 20 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T503 LGY done?
T503 LGY was recorded at 313,706 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2021, an average of 3,315 miles a year.
Has T503 LGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T503 LGY has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T503 LGY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T503 LGY find?
T503 LGY failed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2021 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has excessive play; nearside inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed; offside front drag link end ball joint has excessive play, and 3 more.

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