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LL13 XEK

2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

176,194 mi
Last recorded176,194 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL13 XEK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 176,194 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 176,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 164,741 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 164,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 152,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 144,560 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 140,595 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 130,921 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 130,921 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 120,243 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 112,326 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,800 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 104,800 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,271 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 97,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 91,057 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 84,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,475 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 77,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,482 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 60,374 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,211 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 52,207 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 45,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 45,249 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,072 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 26,946 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 17,984 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto?

Based on 4,849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
20,333
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
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LL13 XEK is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 138,922 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 Elegance Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LL13 XEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LL13 XEK is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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