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KE14 SFV

2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

294,260 mi
Last recorded294,260 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto129,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE14 SFV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 294,260 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 273,394 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 273,394 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 260,032 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 241,249 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 235,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 235,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 226,722 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 215,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 197,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 183,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 157,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 128,890 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 120,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 107,769 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 75,701 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,744 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 45,742 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 30,419 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 9,300 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 9,300 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 4,725 miles

n s f tyre innner edge worn.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto?

Based on 4,849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
20,333
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
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KE14 SFV is a 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 129,125 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE14 SFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 12 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE14 SFV is a 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 14 August 2014.

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