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LT57 FDU

2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

298,544 mi
Last recorded298,544 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto192,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 FDU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 298,544 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 298,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 296,163 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Sep 2019 296,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery tray insecure crack panel (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 271,791 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 271,791 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working wiring loom defective (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 248,265 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 248,265 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 222,085 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 222,083 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 210,015 miles

Offside Front bumper not fully secure

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 210,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front bumper not fully secure

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 199,729 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front bumper loose / damaged

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014
Fail 16 Sep 2014

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 167,342 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 167,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 158,517 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 158,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto?

Based on 3,757 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
19,373
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 80
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Registration plate lamp not working 63
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
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LT57 FDU is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 192,632 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 Silver Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT57 FDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT57 FDU is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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