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LR17 YUO

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,300 mi
Last recorded135,300 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR17 YUO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 135,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2026 125,647 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 115,923 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 107,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 101,249 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 95,743 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 89,694 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 89,694 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 82,288 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 75,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 75,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,230 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 68,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 53,592 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 53,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,657 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 47,656 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 47,656 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 33,026 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 33,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 23,966 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 15,497 miles

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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LR17 YUO is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,252 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 LR17 YUO, 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 9 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LR17 YUO is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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