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LM12 LKD

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Grey Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,724 mi
Last recorded146,724 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 LKD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 146,724 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 141,485 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 132,998 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,565 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,230 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is getting corroded back box

Pass 13 Apr 2023 112,543 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 107,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,577 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 100,576 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,553 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,476 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,240 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 69,517 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 60,999 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 52,486 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 44,359 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 44,359 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 33,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,096 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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LM12 LKD is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Grey with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LM12 LKD, 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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LM12 LKD is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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