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LV65 KBU

2015 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

189,503 mi
Last recorded189,503 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 London Taxis Int TX4121,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV65 KBU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 189,503 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 180,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 172,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 163,316 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 163,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 155,231 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 155,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 147,164 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 140,550 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 130,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 122,136 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 122,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 113,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 105,492 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 100,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,304 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 87,059 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 78,262 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,983 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,002 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 59,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,204 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,993 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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LV65 KBU is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 121,383 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 LV65 KBU, 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 11 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LV65 KBU is a 2015 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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