London Taxis Int TX4
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 20,611 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
20,611
Highest Pass Rate
2015 (86%)
Years Covered
12
About the London Taxis Int TX4
The London Taxis Int TX4 was MOT tested 20,611 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (2006 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol/gas versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 model has the highest pass rate at 86% from 3,806 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 16 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer London Taxis Int TX4s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 13 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 310,951 miles, while the newest (2017) averages 146,646 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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London Taxis Int TX4 by Year
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Questions about the London Taxis Int TX4
Is the London Taxis Int TX4 reliable?
Across its 12 model years in our data (2006 to 2017), the London Taxis Int TX4 averages a 78% MOT pass rate, from 20,611 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2015 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 86%.
Which year London Taxis Int TX4 has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2015 London Taxis Int TX4 has the highest MOT pass rate at 86%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 70%, a 16 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer London Taxis Int TX4s more reliable?
Newer London Taxis Int TX4s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 13 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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