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GH17 CAB

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,349 mi
Last recorded176,349 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH17 CAB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 176,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TRACK ROD END. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2026 166,717 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK SMALL FROM GEARBOX SUMP. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 166,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK SMALL FROM GEARBOX SUMP. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 157,983 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 157,983 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 148,224 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 148,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 138,757 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 130,241 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 130,241 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,782 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 121,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 117,780 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 113,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 109,097 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 109,097 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,048 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 100,048 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 95,907 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 88,085 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 88,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 82,373 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 53,736 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,324 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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GH17 CAB is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,252 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 GH17 CAB, 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 9 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GH17 CAB is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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