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DK07 GCU

2007 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

384,143 mi
Last recorded384,143 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4216,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 384,143 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 7 Apr 2021 384,094 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 30 Oct 2020 377,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 377,737 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 370,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 359,833 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 345,216 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Intermittent fault with the horn

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Small cut in the nearside track rod end

Pass 4 Oct 2018 329,552 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 329,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 317,647 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 304,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 304,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 293,302 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 278,180 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 278,029 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 260,799 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 260,790 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 246,063 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 228,402 miles

damp patch around the fuel tank

Fail 18 Mar 2015 228,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

damp patch around the fuel tank

Pass 27 Sep 2014 225,507 miles

Front offside tyre is worn on the edges

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 223,720 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 217,837 miles

chassis corroded

play in the link bars

play in the steering

Fail 11 Oct 2013 217,837 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded

play in the link bars

play in the steering

Pass 17 Apr 2013 211,493 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 211,493 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 184,376 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 184,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 139,478 miles

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

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

nearside front door damaged

offside front door damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2011 139,478 miles

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)

nearside front door damaged

offside front door damage to paint

Pass 1 Apr 2010 114,587 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 114,586 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise rear axle slight leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 88,358 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,928 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2007 35 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
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DK07 GCU is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 GCU, 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.

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DK07 GCU is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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