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London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze reliable? We analysed 2,102 real MOT tests across 202 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,102 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.6%
Typical Mileage
203,687mi
Annual Mileage
24,382mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
20yrs

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, registration plate lamp not working and headlamp aim too high. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze.

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Number Plates

Number plates registered to a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

75%
2010
75.3%
2009
70.7%
2008
68.5%
2007
65.1%
2006

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Headlamp aim too high 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
position lamp(s) not working 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
15,929 mi/yr
Typical
24,382 mi/yr
Average
27,149 mi/yr
Heavy usage
36,485 mi/yr

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2010 388 75.0% 124,225 233,730 338,700
2009 527 75.3% 97,515 216,608 314,544
2008 434 70.7% 79,757 157,165 270,524
2007 604 68.5% 111,614 201,102 293,398
2006 146 65.1% 151,828 239,261 311,736

How Long Does a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Last?

Based on 202 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze vehicles on UK roads.

Average
9.7 years
Median
12.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
20 years

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
203,687 mi
75th Percentile
305,958 mi
95th Percentile
453,063 mi
Max Recorded
651,259 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2009

75.3% MOT pass rate from 527 tests

Year to avoid
2006

65.1% MOT pass rate from 146 tests

The best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.3% across 527 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze THIS CAR 71.6% 2,102 203,687 mi 20 yrs
London Taxis Int TX4 72.9% 310,078 165,288 mi 20 yrs
London Taxis Int Tx II 70.4% 168,997 255,001 mi 24 yrs
London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze 67% 72,025 337,520 mi 28 yrs
Kawasaki Zx 1400 B7F 91% 1,285 18,018 mi 19 yrs

Compared to the London Taxis Int TX4 (72.9% pass rate) and the London Taxis Int Tx II (70.4% pass rate), the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.6% across 2,102 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (90 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (37), and headlamp aim too high (37). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.

A typical London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze owner drives around 24,382 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

In terms of longevity, most London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models stay on UK roads for around 20 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze reliable?
Based on 2,102 MOT tests, the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze has a 71.6% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?
The most common MOT failures are parking brake: efficiency below requirements, registration plate lamp not working, and headlamp aim too high. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze do per year?
The typical London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze does around 24,382 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze last?
Most London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models stay on UK roads for around 20 years based on our analysis of 202 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is 2009 with a 75.3% pass rate across 527 tests.