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AK51 NGS

2015 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,340 mi
Last recorded201,340 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 London Taxis Int TX4121,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 NGS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 201,340 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 201,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2026 191,144 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 183,832 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 172,607 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 163,269 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 154,186 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 154,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 145,624 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 145,624 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 136,927 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 136,927 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 129,800 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 129,766 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 124,704 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 124,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 123,875 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 122,750 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 120,859 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 120,859 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 116,301 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,728 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,749 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,018 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,122 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,689 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,918 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 30,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,884 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 23,884 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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AK51 NGS is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 121,383 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 NGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 11 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK51 NGS is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 7 September 2015.

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