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KF16 ZMX

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

279,394 mi
Last recorded279,394 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 279,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear , both pipes along chassis to flexible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering idler play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 279,298 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear , both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door cracked / holed at upper hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering idler play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 264,870 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 264,851 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing Split pin not fitted to castellated nut, steering arm/box (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 264,831 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 243,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 243,324 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 219,891 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 21,983 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 218,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 195,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting rubber (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 185,705 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 185,679 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired Cracked at master cylinder (1.1.3 (e))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 167,449 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 136,821 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 136,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,374 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 99,359 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,030 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 53,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZMX is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 19 July 2016.

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