London Taxis Int Tx4
MOT data from 18,139 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 82.6%. Average mileage at test: 215,999 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,127 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 549 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 420 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 372 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 319 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 282 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 278 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 277 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 252 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 249 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 17,647 | 82.8% |
| LP | 333 | 72.4% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 617 | 71.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 543 | 73.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2009 | 811 | 70.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2010 | 1,061 | 70.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2011 | 1,165 | 73.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2012 | 1,117 | 82.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2013 | 2,107 | 87.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2014 | 3,636 | 84.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 3,518 | 86.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2016 | 2,620 | 86.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2017 | 876 | 86.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a shock absorber bush excessively worn | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
157,125 mi
Median
187,154 mi
75th percentile
229,892 mi
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