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LY62 YRL

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

172,731 mi
Last recorded172,731 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 YRL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 172,731 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2025 167,187 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 161,842 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 155,685 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 146,963 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 144,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil leal

Fail 1 Feb 2024 144,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

oil leal

Pass 22 Aug 2023 144,257 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 144,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 142,541 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 138,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 134,982 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,282 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 133,282 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 131,508 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 131,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019
Pass 5 Feb 2019 116,672 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 108,751 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 10,148 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 10,148 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,948 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,117 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 83,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,476 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,469 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,255 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 51,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 42,350 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 32,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,608 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 22,101 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 22,101 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto?

Based on 4,849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
20,333
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
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LY62 YRL is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 138,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY62 YRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY62 YRL is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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