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LD57 HWF

2007 London Taxis Int FX4

Silver Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

513,054 mi
Last recorded513,054 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int FX4218,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 HWF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 513,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rusty underside components.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 494,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 463,077 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 394,169 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 368,565 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 354,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019
Pass 20 Mar 2019
Pass 19 Sep 2018 321,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 309,818 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 299,144 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 299,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 286,386 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 275,155 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 275,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 262,720 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 249,430 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 249,430 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Mar 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015
Pass 18 Sep 2014 218,511 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 218,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 205,776 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 205,776 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 190,602 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 190,602 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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LD57 HWF is a 2007 London Taxis Int FX4 in Silver with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int FX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 218,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD57 HWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD57 HWF is a 2007 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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