London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto
From 779 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 51 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 51 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 19 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 14 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 10 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 9 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50% of failures are serious: 40.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 9.5% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £104.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 75.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tx4 Limited Edition Autos tested had between 112,407 and 155,012 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 134,470 median miles, the Tx4 Limited Edition Auto has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other London Taxis Int models
| London Taxis Int Tx4 | 67.9% |
Common questions
What is the London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto MOT pass rate?
The London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto has a 75.5% MOT pass rate based on 779 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 51 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto is 134,470 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 112,407 and 155,012 miles.
Buying a used Tx4 Limited Edition Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 75.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £104 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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