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LK12 HYX

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

349,076 mi
Last recorded349,076 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK12 HYX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 349,076 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 340,117 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 325,826 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 313,239 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 297,088 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 278,178 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 254,438 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 223,429 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 223,427 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid around joint & bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 193,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp contaminated with water (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front play at steering idler

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2018 157,108 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 127,622 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 101,083 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,920 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,059 miles

slight corossion front to rear brake pipes

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

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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LK12 HYX is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 149,987 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 LK12 HYX, 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 14 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 LK12 HYX registered?

LK12 HYX is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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