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LK12 HZA

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

293,569 mi
Last recorded293,569 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 293,569 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 285,209 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 277,879 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 269,458 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 259,365 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 254,467 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 229,916 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 229,916 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 200,492 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 172,394 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 141,759 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 116,697 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,433 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 67,658 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,867 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 51,865 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 HZA is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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