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LS12 XTR

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,800 mi
Last recorded186,800 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 XTR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 186,800 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 164,094 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 158,139 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 153,969 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 153,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 145,882 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 145,882 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 139,741 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 134,946 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 134,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 121,412 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,683 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive cooler rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,894 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,072 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 95,071 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe excessively chafed by filter head (7.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,451 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,572 miles

Gear box oil cooler oil weep area

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 78,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush center bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear axle oil weep ,sender unit area

Gear box oil cooler oil weep area

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 72,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,402 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 53,402 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,398 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 46,397 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 35,982 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,481 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XTR is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LS12 XTR, 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 XTR is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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