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KE12 MFK

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

311,847 mi
Last recorded311,847 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 311,847 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 311,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2026 311,780 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 301,839 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 291,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 283,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 279,335 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 279,335 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 274,161 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 274,161 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 266,722 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 266,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction test driven and remained off (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 255,401 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 242,696 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 233,778 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 228,515 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 228,515 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 224,535 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 224,458 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 206,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 190,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 178,103 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 163,277 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 148,262 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 148,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 132,858 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 117,617 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 106,726 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 106,726 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,965 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,034 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,361 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,260 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,260 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,506 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 MFK is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MFK, 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 MFK is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 26 August 2012.

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