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LR14 KTU

2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

316,735 mi
Last recorded316,735 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto129,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 KTU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 316,735 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2026 309,988 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2026 309,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 288,545 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 284,464 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 284,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 278,480 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Indicator switch faulty not cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer half shaft seal leaking

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper 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))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 269,873 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 252,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 252,539 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 252,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2021 236,375 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 236,375 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 229,114 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 229,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 226,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 226,008 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 208,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 189,126 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 171,156 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 150,718 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 138,411 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,683 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 102,743 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,146 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,643 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 67,643 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,386 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 41,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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LR14 KTU is a 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 129,125 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR14 KTU, 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 12 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR14 KTU is a 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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