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LM16 VZD

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

331,202 mi
Last recorded331,202 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 VZD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 331,202 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 331,202 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Feb 2026 322,912 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 322,912 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 317,185 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 306,242 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 298,582 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 291,971 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 291,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 30 Oct 2023 285,000 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 285,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 267,746 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 267,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 248,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 234,775 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 234,775 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 218,514 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 218,514 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 201,038 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 201,038 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 184,306 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 184,306 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 146,633 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 146,633 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 125,769 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 125,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 108,445 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 108,445 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 87,100 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 65,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 43,930 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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LM16 VZD is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 107,642 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM16 VZD, 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 10 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 LM16 VZD registered?

LM16 VZD is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 6 May 2016.

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