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LP65 EWK

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

188,596 mi
Last recorded188,596 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP65 EWK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 188,596 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2026 185,178 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2025 184,086 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 184,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 178,011 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 178,011 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 169,393 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 160,931 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 160,931 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 151,704 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 151,704 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 143,511 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 143,511 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,319 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 114,201 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 108,966 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 108,966 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,797 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,200 miles

smoke low to detect

Fail 17 Feb 2020 98,199 miles

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

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

smoke low to detect

Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,588 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 85,588 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 72,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,677 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 70,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,400 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 47,400 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 31,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 19,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

emission to low to detect

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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LP65 EWK is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 107,642 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 LP65 EWK, 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 10 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LP65 EWK registered?

LP65 EWK is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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