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LW17 ZBO

2017 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,388 mi
Last recorded179,388 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 London Taxis Int TX489,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW17 ZBO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 179,388 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2025 174,676 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 174,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 174,566 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 174,566 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 163,117 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 150,402 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 150,402 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 126,310 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 126,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment top nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 115,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 97,895 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 86,085 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 86,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,870 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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LW17 ZBO is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LW17 ZBO, 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 LW17 ZBO registered?

LW17 ZBO is a 2017 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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