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LT16 LFM

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,937 mi
Last recorded93,937 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 LFM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 93,937 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 93,912 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2025 87,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 68,578 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 68,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise horn sound weak

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 62,672 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 47,650 miles

Excess travel on brake pedal

Fail 21 Mar 2024 47,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Excess travel on brake pedal

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Advise brake pad antisqueal shim not seated correctly

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Trailing arm !! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 42,509 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Coolant leak Of engine manfold area ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 42,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Coolant leak Of engine manfold area ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad antisqueal shim not seated correctly

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 28,417 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 28,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 19,139 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 8,591 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 8,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 172,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing very slightly inner edge

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 163,459 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Of engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 160,393 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 148,680 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 131,087 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 112,419 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,182 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,747 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 61,548 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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LT16 LFM is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 107,642 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 LT16 LFM, 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 10 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LT16 LFM is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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