2014 London Taxis INT TX4 2.5L Diesel · LO63 ODY

A heavy operational workload and a consistent history of initial test failures define the mechanical profile of this 2014 London Taxis International TX4. The vehicle successfully passed its latest MOT on the twenty-eighth of May 2026 after addressing a series of major defects, demonstrating a pattern where it frequently requires remedial work before meeting roadworthiness standards. Previous annual test records confirm this recurring cycle, with failures logged in 2026, 2025, and 2024 for structural, steering, and electrical components, followed by prompt rectification and subsequent passes. Accumulating 282,591 miles across its twelve years of service results in an intensive annual average of roughly 23,549 miles, reflecting heavy commercial use consistent with urban taxi operation. This high-mileage profile means that major mechanical assemblies, drivetrain elements, and chassis components have experienced continuous operational stress. The MOT history reveals that this intensive usage has directly contributed to structural and mechanical wear, necessitating regular intervention rather than pointing to a static or lightly used history. Detailed inspection during a test drive must focus heavily on the steering and suspension systems, given the history of an insecure offside steering box, a fractured front coil spring, a compromised steering column crash link, and a slightly worn offside front subframe bush. A prospective buyer should listen closely for knocks, clunks, or excessive play when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock or when driving over rough road surfaces, and check for any vague steering response or pull. Furthermore, the record notes front brake discs that were previously logged as worn, pitted, or scored, alongside an ongoing non-excessive oil leak. During the test drive, assess the braking system for any pedal judder or scraping noises, and inspect the engine bay and underside for active fluid leaks and the condition of the front prop shaft CV boot.