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LR15 APU

2015 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,570 mi
Last recorded166,570 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 London Taxis Int TX4121,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR15 APU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 166,570 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 147,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 143,037 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 143,037 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 May 2024 137,497 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 128,891 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 128,891 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 123,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 115,620 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 115,620 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 109,519 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 109,519 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 105,653 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 105,653 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 101,452 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 101,452 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering locking device ineffective trackrod (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 98,188 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 98,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 89,380 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,621 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 81,438 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,122 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,848 miles

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

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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LR15 APU is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LR15 APU, 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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LR15 APU is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 10 March 2015.

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