London Taxis International TX4 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The London Taxis International TX4 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 99 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 261 of 442, and 37.6% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is pins and bushes (8.5% of tests).
Ranked 261 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 12,160 London Taxis International TX4s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 37.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the London Taxis International TX4 is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
37.6%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
21,400
Typical age at test: 10 years
London Taxis International TX4 MOT failure rate by age
Most common London Taxis International TX4 MOT faults
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.5% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7% of tests
- Position lamp: not working3.5% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5% of tests
What the London Taxis International TX4 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 18.2% | About average |
| Suspension | 16.7% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 10.6% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 6.4% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Steering | 5.1% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Visibility | 4.9% | ▼ 12% less often |
| Body and structure | 4.6% | About average |
| Tyres | 3.9% | ▼ 53% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.5% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 79% less often |
How much is road tax on a London Taxis International TX4?
Any London Taxis International TX4 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the London Taxis International TX4 reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the London Taxis International TX4 is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 99 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the London Taxis International TX4?
The most common MOT fault is “Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn”, found in 8.5% of tests. It fails on steering more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a London Taxis International TX4?
Any London Taxis International TX4 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many London Taxis International TX4s fail their MOT?
37.6% of London Taxis International TX4s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the London Taxis International TX4 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.