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LT17 LCU

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

210,021 mi
Last recorded210,021 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 210,021 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2026 202,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 202,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low H4 BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED,ALSO HAD TO ADJUST TO CORRECT POSITION. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 193,734 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush SHOCK RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN,AND CRACKING. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN, AND CRACKING. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 183,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 174,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK,FROM ABS HOUSING. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING LOW. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 166,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ALSO, CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 166,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK ON BACK PLATE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ALSO, CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 154,453 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 143,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 130,991 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 130,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 118,337 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 118,337 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 105,029 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 105,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,773 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 94,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 85,668 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,682 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 79,682 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,930 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,191 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 42,895 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 LCU is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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