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LP13 HRX

2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

232,054 mi
Last recorded232,054 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP13 HRX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 232,054 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 232,040 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 220,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 207,835 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 198,838 miles

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 198,838 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 187,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 181,799 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt short (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 181,799 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt short (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 168,327 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 165,766 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 150,654 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 149,051 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 140,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 128,788 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 112,840 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 103,916 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,266 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,986 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 75,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,409 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 65,409 miles

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,709 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,458 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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LP13 HRX is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 138,922 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 LP13 HRX, 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 13 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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LP13 HRX is a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 20 August 2013.

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