London Taxis INT TX4

White and Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,486 cc

T9 YMSMOT history

T9 YMS is a white and blue diesel London Taxis INT TX4 first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 270,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
270,481 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 YMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX4
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,486 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 YMS was last recorded at 270,481 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 6,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
264,185 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,296 miles
Average per year
10,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 270,481 miles
  • 2023 – 264,185 miles
  • 2022 – 263,411 miles
  • 2021 – 263,392 miles
  • 2020 – 261,889 miles
  • 2019 – 252,877 miles
  • 2018 – 240,067 miles
  • 2017 – 226,079 miles
  • 2016 – 211,206 miles
  • 2015 – 188,494 miles
  • 2014 – 176,643 miles
  • 2013 – 154,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    574951899319
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    208128653230
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass270,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    270,481 miles
    Test number
    871213335308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    870503973886
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail264,185 miles (+774)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,185 miles
    Test number
    825613790416
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass263,411 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    263,411 miles
    Test number
    804850545609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass263,392 miles (+1,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    263,392 miles
    Test number
    580825911007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass261,889 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    261,889 miles
    Test number
    272926935359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass259,980 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    259,980 miles
    Test number
    145509421544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass252,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    252,877 miles
    Test number
    470672432638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail252,877 miles (+4,682)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,877 miles
    Test number
    927255081601
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass248,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    248,195 miles
    Test number
    655784253526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail248,195 miles (+8,128)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,195 miles
    Test number
    559163542644
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass240,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    240,067 miles
    Test number
    884595772971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail240,067 miles (+5,468)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,067 miles
    Test number
    591109174584
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass234,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    234,599 miles
    Test number
    473181867672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail234,590 miles (+8,511)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,590 miles
    Test number
    835565259916
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass226,079 miles (+4,338)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    226,079 miles
    Test number
    469267736507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass221,741 miles (+10,535)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    221,741 miles
    Test number
    510897109079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass211,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    211,206 miles
    Test number
    987230532421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail211,206 miles (+22,712)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,206 miles
    Test number
    912490594498
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested Engine oil leak and oil level low (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak and oil level low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass188,494 miles (+11,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    188,494 miles
    Test number
    379834475127
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass176,643 miles (+10,051)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    176,643 miles
    Test number
    297236954384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on wear indicators

  24. Pass166,592 miles (+12,214)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    166,592 miles
    Test number
    535349964187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass154,378 miles (+9,209)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    154,378 miles
    Test number
    865376753224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass145,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    145,169 miles
    Test number
    479952303167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 YMS

Does T9 YMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 YMS is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 YMS?
The MOT on T9 YMS is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 YMS done?
T9 YMS was recorded at 270,481 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 10,792 miles a year.
Has T9 YMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 YMS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T9 YMS 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 T9 YMS find?
T9 YMS passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 9 more.

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