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LM12 LKO

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

289,348 mi
Last recorded289,348 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 LKO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 289,348 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 289,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2026 283,105 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 277,716 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 272,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 266,214 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 266,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 259,699 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 259,695 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 253,991 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 248,930 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 243,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 243,845 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 235,139 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 235,136 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing locking clasp missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 234,884 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 228,595 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 210,559 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 195,797 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 188,586 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 168,786 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 155,770 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 140,060 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 123,010 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 118,813 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 107,240 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,377 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,607 miles

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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LM12 LKO is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 138,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM12 LKO, 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 14 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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LM12 LKO is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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