2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 London Taxis Int TX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

906 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test266,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 906 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.7%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.5%
  4. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour4.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.8%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.6%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.9%
    28 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too high2.9%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    30 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension39.3%
  2. Brakes27.5%
  3. Lights & electrics27.3%
  4. Steering12.3%
  5. Body & chassis10.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  7. Tyres4.6%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4?

In 2024, 60.5% of 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 906 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).