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LT17 YZW

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

253,221 mi
Last recorded253,221 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 253,221 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2026 235,394 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 216,710 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 198,573 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 184,442 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 172,269 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 172,269 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 163,241 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 152,512 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 144,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 135,559 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 135,559 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose tigten bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 121,614 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 121,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,156 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 115,156 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 114,774 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 114,774 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,167 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 91,887 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,231 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 53,764 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 YZW is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YZW, 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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What year was LT17 YZW registered?

LT17 YZW is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 15 March 2017.

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