London Taxis INT TX1 Silver

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,664 cc

Y297 HGJMOT history

Y297 HGJ is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Silver first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 354,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
354,768 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
30
23 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 HGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX1 Silver
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 HGJ was last recorded at 354,768 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2019: 250,271 miles, lower than 260,264 miles on 23 Jan 2019.

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
354,764 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
15,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 354,768 miles
  • 2024 – 345,129 miles
  • 2023 – 327,280 miles
  • 2022 – 306,662 miles
  • 2021 – 286,824 miles
  • 2020 – 276,863 miles
  • 2019 – 262,806 miles
  • 2018 – 239,310 miles
  • 2017 – 217,998 miles
  • 2016 – 216,955 miles
  • 2015 – 206,853 miles
  • 2014 – 192,321 miles
  • 2013 – 167,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass354,768 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth side sills covered in plastic cover and undersealed
  • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass354,768 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    354,768 miles
    Test number
    470863013336
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side sills covered in plastic cover and undersealed
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  2. Fail354,764 miles (+9,635)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    354,764 miles
    Test number
    813057648123
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor and by spare wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill pulled away from sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass345,129 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    345,129 miles
    Test number
    642237917508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail344,839 miles (+7,750)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    344,839 miles
    Test number
    670330173875
    • MajorDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass337,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    337,089 miles
    Test number
    437123881584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail337,089 miles (+9,809)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    337,089 miles
    Test number
    833073101596
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass327,280 miles (+9,403)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    327,280 miles
    Test number
    626888853903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass317,877 miles (+11,215)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    317,877 miles
    Test number
    618893826975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass306,662 miles (+13,532)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    306,662 miles
    Test number
    593300973939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass293,130 miles (+6,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    293,130 miles
    Test number
    952247608696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass286,824 miles (+7,764)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    286,824 miles
    Test number
    664938873121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass279,060 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    279,060 miles
    Test number
    100636601713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass276,863 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    276,863 miles
    Test number
    631575762828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass274,790 miles (+11,984)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    274,790 miles
    Test number
    496965359695
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass262,806 miles (+12,535)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    262,806 miles
    Test number
    899159429372
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass250,271 miles (-9,993)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    250,271 miles
    Test number
    618383244131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail260,264 miles (+20,954)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,264 miles
    Test number
    838606598733
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged at steering column area (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

  18. Pass239,310 miles (+9,995)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    239,310 miles
    Test number
    774550355520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass229,315 miles (+11,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    229,315 miles
    Test number
    562617435359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass217,998 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    217,998 miles
    Test number
    207391366384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass216,955 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    216,955 miles
    Test number
    963508669071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail216,952 miles (+4,814)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,952 miles
    Test number
    610937884772
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass212,138 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    212,138 miles
    Test number
    113485571975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass206,853 miles (+3,680)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    206,853 miles
    Test number
    719516535279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass203,173 miles (+10,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    203,173 miles
    Test number
    985783835118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass192,321 miles (+10,609)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    192,321 miles
    Test number
    446158544243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

  27. Fail181,712 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,712 miles
    Test number
    156014484409
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  28. Pass181,712 miles (+13,768)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    181,712 miles
    Test number
    347914384025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass167,944 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    167,944 miles
    Test number
    339218843445
    • NoteThe paintwork on both front doors bottom edges is rust blistered but no sharp edges

  30. Fail167,936 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,936 miles
    Test number
    585876943209
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteThe paintwork on both front doors bottom edges is rust blistered but no sharp edges

Questions about Y297 HGJ

Does Y297 HGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 HGJ expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 HGJ?
The MOT on Y297 HGJ expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 HGJ done?
Y297 HGJ was recorded at 354,768 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 15,492 miles a year.
Has Y297 HGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 HGJ has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y297 HGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y297 HGJ find?
Y297 HGJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal, and 5 more.

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