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LS14 MKA

2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

267,382 mi
Last recorded267,382 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto129,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS14 MKA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 267,382 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 267,382 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 259,123 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 256,080 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 23 Jul 2024 247,252 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 230,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 211,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Upper Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 197,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 184,412 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 172,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 159,269 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 151,932 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 148,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Sep 2019 134,460 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 134,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 123,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 101,596 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 92,688 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak axle ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,338 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front slight noise from front suspension

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,260 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,633 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,673 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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LS14 MKA is a 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 129,125 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 LS14 MKA, 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 12 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LS14 MKA is a 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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