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LP15 YLJ

2015 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

253,876 mi
Last recorded253,876 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 London Taxis Int TX4121,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP15 YLJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 253,876 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2026 246,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 23,862 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 232,041 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 222,796 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 216,141 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 216,141 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 197,411 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 197,411 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 190,240 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 174,128 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 166,432 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 166,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 151,933 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 147,953 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 126,151 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,408 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 84,649 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,198 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake pedal anti slip pad wearing slightly

Nearside Front Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,978 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front discs both sides lipped

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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LP15 YLJ is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 121,383 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 LP15 YLJ, 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 11 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LP15 YLJ is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 26 June 2015.

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