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LR17 YWL

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

209,674 mi
Last recorded209,674 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 209,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2026 193,038 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 193,036 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 179,536 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 179,535 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 159,357 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 143,830 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 143,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2024 128,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 114,366 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 114,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,911 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,840 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 81,915 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,159 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,701 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,617 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,680 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 42,666 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 42,666 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,086 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 YWL is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YWL, 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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What year was LR17 YWL registered?

LR17 YWL is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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The MOT history for LR17 YWL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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