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LR11 DMF

2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

400,887 mi
Last recorded400,887 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto168,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 DMF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 400,887 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 360,666 miles

advise on leak to steering box

Fail 31 Jul 2024 359,839 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play to steering box (2.2.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise on leak to steering box

advise on play at steering wheel. close to limit.

advise on wear and relative movement to steering shaft leading to lower coupling

advise on wear to steering damper upper fixing and a light misting of oil from damper.

offside head lamp aim set to upper limits.

Pass 10 Jul 2023 318,091 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 318,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 281,249 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 244,651 miles

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 244,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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 7 Aug 2020 226,551 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 226,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 222,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 213,268 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 204,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 194,184 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 194,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 184,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 174,768 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 164,714 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 153,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 140,914 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 129,620 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 129,620 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 116,990 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 104,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 92,717 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,166 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 79,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,748 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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LR11 DMF is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 168,808 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 LR11 DMF, 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 15 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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LR11 DMF is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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