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LP12 ZTF

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

284,157 mi
Last recorded284,157 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 ZTF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 284,157 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 267,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 267,761 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 260,476 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 249,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 238,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 220,591 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 220,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 174,614 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 174,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 161,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 152,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 142,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 133,194 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 133,194 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 121,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 111,794 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 111,794 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 85,032 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 85,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 69,205 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 69,205 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,492 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 54,488 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,431 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 38,427 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,539 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear differential slightly leaking

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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LP12 ZTF is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LP12 ZTF, 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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LP12 ZTF is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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