2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 London Taxis Int TX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,252 MOT tests in 2024. 60.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time60.9%
Failed or needed repairs39.1%
Typical mileage at test227,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,252 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.4%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  8. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.7%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.0%
  2. Suspension21.8%
  3. Brakes14.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  6. Tyres3.7%
  7. Body & chassis3.4%
  8. Steering3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.1%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened5.8%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play5.1%

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 2013 London Taxis Int TX4?

In 2024, 60.9% of 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,252 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 London Taxis Int TX4?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 London Taxis Int TX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).