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LS17 YYO

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,080 mi
Last recorded152,080 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 152,080 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2025 137,318 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 121,566 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,954 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Oil Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 106,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Oil Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 95,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 95,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,821 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 86,821 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,164 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 71,164 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 70,894 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 70,894 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,052 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 69,052 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,516 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 YYO is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YYO, 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 YYO registered?

LS17 YYO is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 24 April 2017.

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