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LO17 HDL

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,214 mi
Last recorded130,214 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO17 HDL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 130,214 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 120,605 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 120,605 miles

Brake locking device ineffective (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 111,756 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 111,756 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 102,626 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 94,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 84,771 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 84,771 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 75,451 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 69,809 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 60,774 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 60,774 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,862 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 52,862 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 45,834 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 45,834 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,042 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 31,941 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 23,717 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 13,400 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 13,400 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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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LO17 HDL is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,252 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 LO17 HDL, 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 9 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LO17 HDL is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 26 June 2017.

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