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LM62 MGY

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,179 mi
Last recorded185,179 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 MGY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 185,179 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 185,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2026 174,973 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 173,602 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position both bonnet hinges seized (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking o/s/r hub leaking brake fluid (1.1.3 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 163,068 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 163,068 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 152,052 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 141,487 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 141,487 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 132,531 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 132,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 125,076 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 115,077 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 115,077 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 106,847 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 106,847 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,524 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 98,524 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached lock tab (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 92,512 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 92,512 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,376 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,910 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 76,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 69,642 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 69,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 61,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,469 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,955 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,372 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,471 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 36,495 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,277 miles

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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LM62 MGY is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LM62 MGY, 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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LM62 MGY is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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