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LS13 YCV

2013 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

227,866 mi
Last recorded227,866 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 YCV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc
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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 227,866 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 218,932 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 209,609 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 202,242 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 194,808 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 186,413 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 178,392 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 170,236 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 170,236 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 162,664 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 162,664 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 155,484 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 148,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 132,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 124,712 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 115,531 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,411 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 96,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 86,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 76,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 66,057 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,864 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 45,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 34,068 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,366 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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LS13 YCV is a 2013 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS13 YCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 13 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS13 YCV registered?

LS13 YCV is a 2013 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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