London Taxis International reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 28 of 52 makes
12,557 London Taxis International cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 37.8% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a London Taxis International is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage.
London Taxis International models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Taxis International TX4 | 99 | 37.6% | – | 12,160 |
London Taxis International MOT failure rate by age
What London Taxis International cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 18.3% | About average |
| Suspension | 16.8% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 10.9% | 1.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 6.4% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Steering | 5.2% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Visibility | 4.9% | ▼ 13% less often |
| Body and structure | 4.9% | About average |
| Tyres | 3.9% | ▼ 53% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.6% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 80% less often |
Most common London Taxis International MOT faults
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.5% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8% of tests
- Position lamp: not working3.5% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are London Taxis International cars reliable?
By MOT results, London Taxis International ranks 28 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 99 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 37.8% of London Taxis International cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable London Taxis International?
The London Taxis International TX4, with a score of 99.
›What do London Taxis International cars fail their MOT on?
Steering: 5.2% of London Taxis International MOTs failed on it, 1.6 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.