London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 2,979 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 24.9%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto MOT Reliability Overview
The London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 2,979 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.1% and a failure rate of 24.9%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto earns a "Excellent" reliability rating. The average London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto presents for MOT with approximately 94,135 miles on the clock. The 2017 manufacture year performs best with a 75.1% pass rate.
The most common MOT failure for the London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto is Suspension, affecting 22.7% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 14.6%. Brakes rounds out the top three at 10.4%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Best Year to Buy
📈 How Each Vintage Ages
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 3 to 7 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto shows a moderate increase in MOT failures after warranty. The 34% increase is typical — plan for gradual maintenance cost increases. Peak failure occurs at age 6 (33.6% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 22.7% | 675 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 14.7% | 440 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.4% | 309 |
| 4 | Tyres | 10.0% | 297 |
| 5 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 5.0% | 150 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 119 |
| 7 | Steering | 3.2% | 94 |
| 8 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 1.4% | 43 |
| 9 | Non-component Advisories | 0.6% | 19 |
| 10 | Road Wheels | 0.5% | 14 |
| 11 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.3% | 10 |
| 12 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.1% | 3 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 94,135 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2.41 | 22.7% | 675 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 1.56 | 14.7% | 440 |
| Brakes | 1.10 | 10.4% | 309 |
| Tyres | 1.06 | 10.0% | 297 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.53 | 5.0% | 150 |
| Visibility | 0.42 | 4.0% | 119 |
| Steering | 0.34 | 3.2% | 94 |
| Body & Structure | 0.15 | 1.4% | 43 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.07 | 0.6% | 19 |
| Wheels | 0.05 | 0.5% | 14 |
| Seat Belts | 0.04 | 0.3% | 10 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.01 | 0.1% | 3 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto has 94,135 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 2.65% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto MOT Data
The London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 2,979 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.1% and a failure rate of 24.9%, which is well above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Tx4 Limited Edition Auto is likely to perform.
Suspension — 22.7% of failures
Suspension issues account for 22.7% of MOT failures on the London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 14.6% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 14.6% of MOT failures on the London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Brakes — 10.4% of failures
Brakes issues account for 10.4% of MOT failures on the London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto?
Based on 2,979 MOT tests in our database, the London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto has an overall pass rate of 75.1% (24.9% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto?
The top 3 reasons a London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (22.7%), 2. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14.6%), 3. Brakes (10.4%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto reliable?
With a 24.9% MOT failure rate, the Tx4 Limited Edition Auto is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my London Taxis Int Tx4 Limited Edition Auto?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (22.7%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14.6%); Brakes (10.4%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.