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KF16 ZLN

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,301 mi
Last recorded163,301 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF16 ZLN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 163,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 151,911 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 140,846 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 131,448 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 123,210 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 114,160 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,588 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 105,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 95,847 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 95,847 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 87,222 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 87,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 77,180 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 73,097 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 73,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,730 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 64,730 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,766 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 55,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 44,560 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,889 miles

Advise rear tyres 2-3 mm tread depth and both have nails in treads

Advise slight play in n/s/floe ball joint (lift)

Advisent rear tyres worn inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Jul 2018 34,889 miles

Advise rear tyres 2-3 mm tread depth and both have nails in treads

Advise slight play in n/s/floe ball joint (lift)

Advisent rear tyres worn inner and outer edges

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 24,799 miles

advise front b/pads low 80 % worn

advise front tyres worn inner and outer edges and 1.6 mm tread depth

advise rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

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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KF16 ZLN is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 107,642 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 KF16 ZLN, 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 10 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KF16 ZLN registered?

KF16 ZLN is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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