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LT17 LBJ

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

204,029 mi
Last recorded204,029 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 204,029 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 204,029 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2026 198,034 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 188,408 miles

emissions too low to detect

Fail 4 Sep 2025 188,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

emissions too low to detect

Pass 11 Mar 2025 177,858 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 11 Mar 2025 177,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush middle and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2024 166,321 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 166,321 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 155,823 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 145,421 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 145,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 134,222 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 120,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 109,762 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 109,762 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,048 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,450 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 91,450 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,522 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 86,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,384 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 80,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,067 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 52,257 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 52,257 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 38,072 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 38,072 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 22,867 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 LBJ is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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