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KE12 LZV

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

293,198 mi
Last recorded293,198 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 LZV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 293,198 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 293,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 276,679 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 276,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 259,597 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 259,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 239,473 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 239,472 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 217,633 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 217,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside front lagging. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 200,819 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 200,819 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along the chassis rail clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 191,188 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 191,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened beyond manufacturers ware limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both adjusted from too high . ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 182,152 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 178,861 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 178,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both adjusted from too high ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 159,174 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 149,209 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 139,057 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 128,796 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 128,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,340 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,648 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 97,648 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,016 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,138 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,817 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 65,817 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,500 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,332 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 19,769 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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KE12 LZV is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 149,987 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 KE12 LZV, 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 14 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE12 LZV is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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