2021 Levc TX 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · TY20 CAB

The most recent DVSA examination on 12 March 2026 resulted in a PASS with no defects or advisories recorded, and this clean result is consistent with the preceding tests in September 2025 and March 2025, which all passed without recorded defects. The only minor issues identified anywhere in the available history are two advisories from the September 2024 test, namely a nail in the nearside rear tyre and slight damage, cracking, or perishing on both rear inner tyres. These were advisory items rather than failures and clearly did not prevent the vehicle from passing, but their presence at that single test point should be read as an early indicator of tyre-sidewall degradation that has since had ample time to develop further. Overall, the maintenance trend appears stable and well-managed, with no recurring or progressive defect categories emerging across the five recorded tests. At 142,143 miles over approximately five years, this LEVC TX has covered roughly 28,429 miles per year, which is substantially above average for a passenger vehicle and particularly high for a purpose-built taxi. Such intensive use accelerates wear on all major consumables and mechanical components, including brake friction material and discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, anti-roll bar links, drop links, wheel bearings, drive belts, and the high-voltage auxiliary systems unique to this range-extended electric vehicle. The mileage progression across the MOT records appears broadly consistent with continuous commercial operation, showing no significant gaps that would suggest prolonged standing. This is mechanically beneficial in some respects, as it avoids the corrosion and fluid degradation issues that affect low-mileage or stored vehicles, but it does mean that braking and suspension items in particular will be closer to the end of their functional service life. Given the clean MOT history but the very high annual mileage, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on items that wear proportionally to distance travelled rather than those that typically only appear as test defects. The brake discs should be examined for lipping at the outer edge, which indicates the pads have worn deeply into the rotor, and the calipers should be checked for seized or sliding pistons that may cause uneven pad wear or pulling under braking. On the test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or top mount bearings, and pay close attention to any vibration through the steering wheel that could indicate warped brake discs or worn wheel bearings. The steering should feel precise without excessive play, and the vehicle should track straight under braking without pulling to either side. Tyre condition warrants particular attention given the 2024 advisory for inner-tyre cracking and perishing. Sidewall rubber degrades with both age and mileage, and a five-year-old high-mileage vehicle may now show further perishing, particularly on the rear axle, so all four tyres and ideally the inner sidewalls visible from underneath should be inspected for hairline cracks. The 12V auxiliary battery, brake fluid, coolant, and gearbox or reduction-gear oil should be verified as recently serviced, as these items degrade on a calendar basis regardless of mileage, and any service history stamps or invoices should be present and up to date. Given the commercial-duty cycle this vehicle has endured, particular care should be taken to inspect the underside for fluid leaks from the power steering, braking, and cooling systems, and to confirm that the charging system and any range-extender components have been maintained to schedule, as these will represent the most significant future cost considerations for any buyer.