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LP14 XMU

2014 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

293,260 mi
Last recorded293,260 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 London Taxis Int FX482,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP14 XMU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 293,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Floor excessively deteriorated SILL (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 278,136 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 262,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTTOM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 266,083 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 254,222 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 247,459 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 238,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 227,752 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 227,752 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 211,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking?

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 22 Nov 2019 195,119 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 182,141 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 182,134 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 172,057 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 172,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 159,322 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 159,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 144,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 132,441 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,710 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 120,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 107,338 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,582 miles

chip in screen

Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,074 miles

Slight Play In Both Front Anti-Roll Bar Drop-Links

Windscreen Damaged Outside Swept Area

Pass 5 Jul 2016 71,332 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,329 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,760 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,499 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 93 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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LP14 XMU is a 2014 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2014 London Taxis Int FX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 82,961 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 FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LP14 XMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 12 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LP14 XMU is a 2014 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 9 July 2014.

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