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LT16 LFS

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

227,675 mi
Last recorded227,675 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 227,675 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 222,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 208,028 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 199,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 185,711 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 176,953 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 162,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 162,725 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 158,447 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 145,888 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 132,831 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 132,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 120,759 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 120,759 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 112,354 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 112,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 109,081 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 109,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 101,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,090 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 93,090 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,468 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 84,468 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,780 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,249 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 68,249 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,430 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 LFS is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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