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LT16 LFY

2016 London Taxis Int TX4

Pink Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

165,483 mi
Last recorded165,483 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 London Taxis Int TX4107,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 LFY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2016
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 165,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 165,483 miles

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

Horn not working Intermittent (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 158,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 152,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 145,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2024 145,608 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Antiroll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop poor condition

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop poor condition

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 139,784 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 133,916 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 133,879 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 132,269 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 114,843 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 114,843 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,618 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 99,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 95,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,294 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 83,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,837 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,832 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,538 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,012 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 22,012 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 LFY is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4 in Pink 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 LFY, 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 LFY is a 2016 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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