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GDS 7X

2013 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

296,400 mi
Last recorded296,400 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 London Taxis Int TX4140,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDS 7X
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 296,400 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 296,310 miles

Central Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured Handbrake mounting on floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 279,025 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 278,990 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension low

Steering heavy

Pass 29 Oct 2021 254,351 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 254,343 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 236,381 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 213,918 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 213,910 miles

Steering box fixing bolts ineffective box moving on chasis (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 193,500 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 193,479 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 167,147 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 166,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 129,976 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 89,818 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 88,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,579 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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GDS 7X is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 140,851 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 GDS 7X, 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 13 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GDS 7X is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 19 November 2013.

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