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LM12 LJL

2012 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

261,158 mi
Last recorded261,158 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int FX4134,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 LJL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 261,158 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 261,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 256,966 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 256,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 250,472 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 249,224 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 249,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 232,309 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 230,667 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 214,182 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 214,182 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 209,258 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 182,743 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 182,743 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 171,682 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 160,010 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 156,337 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 130,261 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,031 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 77,595 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,595 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,530 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,590 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 45,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,688 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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LM12 LJL is a 2012 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int FX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 134,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM12 LJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM12 LJL registered?

LM12 LJL is a 2012 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is LM12 LJL safe to buy?

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