2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 London Taxis Int TX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,018 MOT tests in 2024. 68.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time68.4%
Failed or needed repairs31.6%
Typical mileage at test142,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,018 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.9%
  2. Suspension18.0%
  3. Brakes8.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Tyres3.3%
  7. Steering2.8%
  8. Body & chassis2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened4.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.9%

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 2017 London Taxis Int TX4?

In 2024, 68.4% of 2017 London Taxis Int TX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,018 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 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).