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LS17 YYE

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

200,117 mi
Last recorded200,117 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 200,117 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 190,641 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 177,243 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 177,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 165,404 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 165,404 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 152,735 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 139,362 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 139,362 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 128,314 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 117,238 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 107,856 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 107,856 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,846 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 87,846 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 74,574 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,878 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,272 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 43,499 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 43,499 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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 YYE is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS17 YYE, 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 YYE registered?

LS17 YYE is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is LS17 YYE safe to buy?

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