2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 London Taxis Int TX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,235 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test207,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,235 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.5%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.6%
  2. Lights & electrics25.2%
  3. Brakes12.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  6. Tyres4.6%
  7. Steering3.9%
  8. Body & chassis2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission4.0%

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 2014 London Taxis Int TX4?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,235 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 suspension.

Is the 2014 London Taxis Int TX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).