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LS12 EFT

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

286,248 mi
Last recorded286,248 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 EFT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 286,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 273,022 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 272,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 256,610 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 245,332 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 242,302 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 235,751 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 235,751 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jan 2022 222,672 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 222,672 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 213,349 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 203,865 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 203,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 193,717 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 182,726 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 170,205 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 170,205 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 158,724 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 158,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 149,084 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 138,090 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 138,090 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 125,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,654 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 108,913 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,439 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 101,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,986 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,149 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front wiper blades starting to crack but clear the screen

Fail 11 Mar 2013 37,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,376 miles

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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LS12 EFT is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 138,166 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 LS12 EFT, 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 14 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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LS12 EFT is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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