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LT17 LAA

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

White Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

221,215 mi
Last recorded221,215 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT17 LAA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 221,215 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 221,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2026 214,491 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 214,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 203,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 203,409 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 191,624 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 191,624 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Coolant leak Of engine !!!!

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low !!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 180,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 166,637 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 166,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 154,958 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 154,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 139,907 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 125,899 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 113,159 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 100,679 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 89,807 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 84,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 80,592 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 80,592 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 53,387 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 52,171 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 27,833 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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LT17 LAA is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in White with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LT17 LAA, 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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LT17 LAA is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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