MOT pass rates / London Taxis International
London Taxis International MOT pass rates and common failures
London Taxis International cars passed 61.9% of their MOTs first time in 2024, across 9,991 class-4 initial tests and 1 model group. That is below the 71.2% UK average, and ranks London Taxis International 54th of 59 makes in the dataset.
Pass rates track age more strongly than badge: an older London Taxis International is compared here against older cars of every other make, so read the age table below before drawing conclusions about the brand.
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What London Taxis International cars fail on
The items most often behind a first-test failure across London Taxis International model groups, as a share of London Taxis International tests. DVSA publishes each model group's six most common categories, so this ranks the biggest published causes rather than every possible one.
- Suspension Arms — 11% of London Taxis International tests. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
- Headlamp Aim — 6.2% of London Taxis International tests. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Brake Performance — 6.1% of London Taxis International tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Exhaust Emissions — 5.6% of London Taxis International tests. The car exceeded its emissions limits. Can be a sensor or a service, but on a diesel it can also mean an expensive filter or catalyst.
- Headlamps — 4% of London Taxis International tests. A headlight fault, from a blown bulb to a failed unit.
- Position Lamps — 3.7% of London Taxis International tests. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
London Taxis International MOT pass rate by age
| Age at test | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6–9 years | 3,991 | 64.5% |
| 10–14 years | 4,884 | 60.7% |
| 15–30 years | 1,116 | 57.9% |
London Taxis International models by MOT pass rate
| Model | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| TX4 | 9,991 | 61.9% |
Before you buy
- Suspension Arms — 11% of tests in 2024. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
- Headlamp Aim — 6.2% of tests in 2024. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Brake Performance — 6.1% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Exhaust Emissions — 5.6% of tests in 2024. The car exceeded its emissions limits. Can be a sensor or a service, but on a diesel it can also mean an expensive filter or catalyst.
- Check the actual London Taxis International — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Common questions
What is the London Taxis International MOT pass rate?
61.9% of 9,991 class-4 initial MOT tests on London Taxis International cars passed first time in 2024 — below the 71.2% UK average across all published models.
Which London Taxis International has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the London Taxis International model groups with a substantial sample, the TX4 has the highest initial pass rate at 61.9% across 9,991 tests. Pass rates track vehicle age closely, so newer model groups tend to sit higher.
Does a good London Taxis International pass rate mean the car I am looking at is fine?
No. A model-level rate describes a population, not one vehicle. Enter the registration for that car's own MOT, tax and mileage record, and check for outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before you buy.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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