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KF16 ZLU

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

164,213 mi
Last recorded164,213 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 164,213 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 164,213 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2026 158,367 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 158,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 152,962 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 147,213 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 140,025 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 140,025 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 133,489 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 133,489 miles

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 126,073 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 126,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 119,094 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 111,437 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 111,437 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,133 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 105,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 98,363 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 98,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,452 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 93,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 88,450 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 88,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 82,813 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 72,341 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,119 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 60,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,948 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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KF16 ZLU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ZLU, 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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KF16 ZLU is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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