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LS17 YYA

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

158,762 mi
Last recorded158,762 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS17 YYA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 158,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2026 152,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 147,688 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 142,376 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 141,758 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 135,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 127,467 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 126,313 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 120,090 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 111,582 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,516 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 98,064 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 97,423 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,268 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,061 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 72,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 63,676 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 36,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 36,256 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,709 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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LS17 YYA is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS17 YYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 9 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LS17 YYA registered?

LS17 YYA is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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