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LK13 KBY

2013 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

245,464 mi
Last recorded245,464 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 London Taxis Int TX4140,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 KBY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 245,464 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 245,438 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 233,945 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 229,026 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 219,776 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 219,775 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / Sump Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 213,111 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 205,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 196,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 187,395 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 179,422 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 178,952 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 173,873 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 168,507 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 158,121 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 157,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 147,454 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 137,191 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2018 128,085 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,736 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 106,513 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 94,087 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 84,820 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 62,845 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,088 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 47,088 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,023 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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LK13 KBY is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 in Blue with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

Across all 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 140,851 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 LK13 KBY, 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 13 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LK13 KBY is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 2 April 2013.

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