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LO17 HEV

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

181,298 mi
Last recorded181,298 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 181,298 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 181,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2026 169,488 miles

Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty Not self cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 156,150 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 143,742 miles

Front Lower Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear stabilizer bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 143,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear stabilizer bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 133,658 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 124,939 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 122,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 115,907 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 107,570 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 107,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned nuts loose (2.1.3 (e))

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 May 2022 100,248 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 91,837 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 91,837 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 85,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 79,867 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 79,867 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 65,238 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 52,799 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 39,108 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 26,051 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 13,830 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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LO17 HEV is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LO17 HEV, 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 HEV is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 25 May 2017.

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