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LB07 WTX

2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

267,137 mi
Last recorded267,137 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto185,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 WTX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 267,137 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

inner sills coved in under seal

Fail 17 Sep 2026 267,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill under sill cover front of passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 266,970 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle obstruction making opening difficult (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill large hole/split sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake slow to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users some white smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2026 266,909 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users some white smoke emitted (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler play /up/down** (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm ,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills both sides corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 266,717 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values excessive black smoke emitted (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed/rotting through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm centre bush excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure seat back worn/insecure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake slow to come on 41% inbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler some play in shaft /up/down movement (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 246,069 miles

Nearside Rear hub damp with oil

Offside Front drivers seat slight play

Fail 5 Jun 2025 245,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn trailing arm "centre" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear rear view mirror ,stickers blocking view (3.3 (c))

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue /white smoke emitted when reved (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat base insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear hub damp with oil

Pass 6 Dec 2024 225,387 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded,covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 225,384 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills rotted through/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users excessive coolant leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rotted through/holed(visible through wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded,covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sill covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2010 80,656 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?

Based on 2,660 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
20,246
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 48
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 46
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LB07 WTX is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 185,359 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 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB07 WTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB07 WTX is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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