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LT17 LAE

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,556 mi
Last recorded157,556 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT17 LAE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 157,556 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2026 147,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 128,558 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 123,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 110,111 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 110,111 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 90,907 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 90,907 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 75,635 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,012 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 59,012 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,535 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,646 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 45,602 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 39,680 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 39,680 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 30,951 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 30,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 23,501 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 15,837 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 LAE is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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