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LL12 EFM

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

292,794 mi
Last recorded292,794 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 EFM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 292,794 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 274,914 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 274,914 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 258,188 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 258,188 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure refit rubber (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 238,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 217,470 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 217,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 203,222 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 203,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 191,401 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 170,609 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 170,609 miles

Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 160,687 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 160,687 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 154,984 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 154,984 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 147,540 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 139,707 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 132,207 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 124,619 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 117,261 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 108,466 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 108,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 21 May 2015 100,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,151 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside wiper blade torn on ends

Pass 1 May 2014 69,102 miles

some play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 1 May 2014 69,102 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LL12 EFM is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 149,987 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 LL12 EFM, 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 14 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LL12 EFM is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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