London Taxis Int reliability and common MOT problems by model
London Taxis Int shows a 19.9% combined MOT failure rate across 16,680 tests in MOTIntel data. Tx4 has one of the lower high-confidence rates at 19.9%. Tx4 deserves extra checking at 19.9%.
Statistics are built from DVSA MOT tests carried out in calendar year 2023, plus official recall records and MOT fault wording data. Report index generated 2026-05-09.
London Taxis Int combined failure rate: 19.9% — all-model average is 18.7%. Raw rates reflect each make's fleet age mix — newer fleets naturally fail less.
Which London Taxis Int models look strongest?
Tx4 (19.9%)
Which London Taxis Int models need extra caution?
Tx4 (19.9%)
Most reliable London Taxis Int models in MOT data
| # | Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London Taxis Int Tx4 | 19.9% | 16,680 tests | 7,897 vehicles |
London Taxis Int models with the highest MOT failure rates
| # | Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London Taxis Int Tx4 | 19.9% | 16,680 tests | 7,897 vehicles |
Common London Taxis Int MOT problem areas
| # | Problem area | MOT notes | Models affected | What to check | High-rate examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension and steering | 4,977 MOT notes | 1 models | Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and ask whether worn joints or bushes have been replaced. | London Taxis Int Tx4 |
| 2 | Corrosion and structure | 2,838 MOT notes | 1 models | Inspect sills, subframes, suspension mounts, brake pipes, and previous welding or rust repairs. | London Taxis Int Tx4 |
| 3 | Emissions, engine, and exhaust | 2,412 MOT notes | 1 models | Check cold starts, exhaust smoke, warning lights, service history, and recent emissions repairs. | London Taxis Int Tx4 |
| 4 | Lights and electrical | 1,655 MOT notes | 1 models | Test every exterior light, warning lamp, horn, washer, and basic electrical function before buying. | London Taxis Int Tx4 |
| 5 | Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors | 1,068 MOT notes | 1 models | Check the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, chips, cracks, and whether the driver's view is clear. | London Taxis Int Tx4 |
| 6 | Tyres and wheels | 173 MOT notes | 1 models | Look for matching tyres, legal tread, sidewall damage, wheel damage, and uneven wear. | London Taxis Int Tx4 |
All London Taxis Int model reports
| Model | MOT tests | Vehicles | Failure rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tx4 | 16,680 | 7,897 | 19.9% |
Models with limited data (fewer than 20,000 tests or 10,000 vehicles) have full reports but are not indexed in search engines until the evidence threshold is met.