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LO17 HFC

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

166,502 mi
Last recorded166,502 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 166,502 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2026 166,493 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2026 165,660 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 165,655 miles

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

Steering arm modification unsafe drop arm loose on steering box (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 146,953 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 146,885 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 145,078 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 132,598 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 122,516 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 117,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 109,982 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 98,908 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 85,489 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,208 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 51,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 38,274 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 24,708 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 HFC is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HFC, 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 HFC is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 12 June 2017.

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