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LO17 HFM

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

165,662 mi
Last recorded165,662 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 165,662 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Lower Exhaust back box skin corroded

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 165,662 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Roll bar bush worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm bushes worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Lower Exhaust back box skin corroded

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

Pass 31 Oct 2025 156,054 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 156,054 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking diesel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 145,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 145,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror housing/damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 134,636 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 123,491 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 123,491 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 111,784 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,311 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,615 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 90,615 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 79,531 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,080 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 73,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,156 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 69,156 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,939 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 64,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 55,178 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 48,123 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,413 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 37,413 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 26,345 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 26,345 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 14,681 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 HFM is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 14 June 2017.

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