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LA57 WED

2015 London Taxis Int TX4

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

275,714 mi
Last recorded275,714 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 London Taxis Int TX4121,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA57 WED
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 275,714 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 275,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2025 271,164 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 266,103 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 260,792 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 260,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 254,591 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 248,817 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 248,817 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 243,337 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 234,571 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 225,587 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 212,145 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 212,145 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 201,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 262,566 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 262,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2019 154,379 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 138,802 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 138,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 121,171 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 103,075 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 88,068 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,827 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 47,997 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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LA57 WED is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 121,383 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 LA57 WED, 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 11 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LA57 WED is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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