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KE12 LZX

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Grey Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

294,379 mi
Last recorded294,379 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 LZX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 294,379 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 275,179 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 272,664 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 270,859 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 270,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 268,526 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 267,034 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 267,034 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 265,658 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 265,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 264,162 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 264,162 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 259,142 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 259,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 239,743 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 239,743 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 221,128 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 221,128 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 201,391 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 184,584 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 184,584 miles

Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 168,988 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 152,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 136,390 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 118,125 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 103,235 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 84,304 miles

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,304 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,183 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 84,183 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,211 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,202 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,803 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 LZX is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Grey with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 29 August 2012.

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