2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 London Taxis Int TX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,044 MOT tests in 2024. 63.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time63.1%
Failed or needed repairs36.9%
Typical mileage at test187,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,044 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.5%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  7. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.8%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.8%
  2. Lights & electrics22.2%
  3. Brakes10.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Steering4.4%
  7. Tyres4.3%
  8. Body & chassis2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush4.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.6%

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 2015 London Taxis Int TX4?

In 2024, 63.1% of 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,044 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 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).