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LK62 EFU

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

306,608 mi
Last recorded306,608 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK62 EFU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 306,608 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 306,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2025 285,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, rear upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, rear upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 276,444 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 265,045 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 251,540 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 236,029 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 236,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 224,284 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 201,862 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 182,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 154,676 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,170 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 100,887 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,320 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,097 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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LK62 EFU is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc 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 LK62 EFU, 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 LK62 EFU registered?

LK62 EFU is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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