CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK07 GCO

2007 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

433,455 mi
Last recorded433,455 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4216,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this London Taxis Int
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 GCO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 433,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting c pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch / internal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch arews marked yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner boot to wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch ares marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner boot to wherel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017
Fail 30 Mar 2017

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and holed (inner wheel arch area) (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2016
Fail 1 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam And side light (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/s/f and o/s/f top wish bone bush play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 361,926 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 336,087 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 299,535 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 299,534 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 263,708 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 243,754 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 243,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 197,629 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 197,629 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 139,177 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

front washer bottle leaking

nearside front door damaged

offside front door damage to paint

rear screen wash inop

Pass 21 Apr 2010 148,256 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 105,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 10 miles

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
Full London Taxis Int TX4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK07 GCO is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 216,492 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 DK07 GCO, 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 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK07 GCO?

You can check the full history of DK07 GCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK07 GCO registered?

DK07 GCO is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 27 April 2007.

Is DK07 GCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK07 GCO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK07 GCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK07 GCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.