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LR13 AXO

2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests34 (24 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

271,460 mi
Last recorded271,460 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR13 AXO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

24 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 271,460 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 271,460 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 265,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 262,773 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 262,761 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 253,037 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 253,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 247,447 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 233,498 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 233,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 225,925 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 207,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 184,779 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 184,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 178,110 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 178,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 170,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 166,223 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 153,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 145,018 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 135,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 123,593 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,216 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 100,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,236 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 89,236 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,986 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 76,986 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,529 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 65,529 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,477 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 42,477 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,965 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,981 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LR13 AXO is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 138,922 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 LR13 AXO, 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 13 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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LR13 AXO is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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