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KE12 MDZ

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

310,881 mi
Last recorded310,881 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 MDZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 310,881 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 310,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 281,040 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 279,922 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed Due to eml on (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 252,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Radius arm bracket on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Ignition lock insecure

Pass 12 May 2023 228,768 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 201,952 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 201,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 183,031 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 181,594 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 181,572 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 172,231 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 166,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 166,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 157,596 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 145,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 138,826 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 138,823 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 127,512 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,596 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 116,596 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 116,594 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 114,610 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 114,608 miles

Centre Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 92,899 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 92,890 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,496 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,212 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 61,797 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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 MDZ is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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