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KD15 PBU

2015 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

310,748 mi
Last recorded310,748 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 London Taxis Int TX4121,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD15 PBU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 310,748 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 295,252 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 286,817 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 286,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 268,442 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 255,377 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 255,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 238,640 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 238,640 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 224,377 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 207,631 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 207,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Loose nut. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 207,621 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 207,621 miles

Offside Front Power steering component insecure hose cable tied (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 190,675 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 190,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 174,067 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 174,067 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 164,374 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 164,374 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 151,180 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 151,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 139,454 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 139,454 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 123,587 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,398 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,593 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,539 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,879 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,359 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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KD15 PBU is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 KD15 PBU, 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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KD15 PBU is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 7 August 2015.

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