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LS13 YCY

2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

229,459 mi
Last recorded229,459 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS13 YCY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 229,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 203,014 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 176,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 170,351 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 170,351 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 162,668 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 155,017 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 155,017 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 147,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 140,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 135,969 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 135,969 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 133,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 125,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 117,045 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 117,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 109,729 miles

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

Offside Outer Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive back plate of axle signs of a weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop ,worn .

Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,361 miles

Rear Axle oil leak onto offside back plate

Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak AXLE LEAKING ONTO BACK PLATE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel NEEDS READJUSTING. (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2017 867,708 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 86,707 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Oil leak axle weep

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable IDLER BOX (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable IDLER BOX (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,943 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 69,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,907 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 56,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,721 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 47,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,809 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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LS13 YCY is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 138,922 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 LS13 YCY, 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 13 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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LS13 YCY is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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