Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

56% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 723 vehicles, the 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4 are: Oil leak, but not excessive (109.1% of vehicles), Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (50.5% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (43.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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London Taxis Int Tx4 (2013)

723 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.7% first-time pass rate

2013 London Taxis Int Tx4

CarHunch analysed 723 real MOT records for the 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 TX4 passes its first MOT attempt only 74.7% of the time, nearly 6 percentage points below the UK average, and more concerningly, 55.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded—a genuinely high figure that flags serious safety issues as these taxis age. This isn't a vehicle to buy sight-unseen or without a recent, thorough inspection.

At 141,814 miles median, these are high-mileage vehicles typical of their taxi heritage, yet they're averaging nearly 7 failures and 21 advisories per MOT, suggesting the engineering is struggling under commercial use. If you're considering one, insist on a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with TX4s, and budget for suspension, braking, and emissions work—these are the patterns you'll encounter.

The 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4 has a below-average first-time pass rate (74.7% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

74.7%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

55.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

6.81

Over 25.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

142k

Middle half: 116k–162k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 21.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 723 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 723 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 109.1%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Tyre wear 43.1%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 40.2%

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn · Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn · Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 36.8%

Parking brake efficiency below requirements · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 21.6%

Nearside Front Position lamp not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Based on MOT data from 723 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 55.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	707	74.7%	6.87

Colour Breakdown

Based on 13,749 London Taxis Int Tx4 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 70.4%

9,682

Grey 7.9%

1,092

Silver 6.5%

896

Blue 4.9%

674

White 2.8%

386

Multi-colour 2.4%

328

Red 2.1%

282

Green 1.1%

158

Purple 0.6%

Pink 0.5%

Yellow 0.4%

Orange 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

141,814

typical

116,125

low mileage

161,596

high mileage

Half of all 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4 vehicles fall between 116,125 and 161,596 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 116,125 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 116,125–161,596 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4s sit.

⚠ Over 218,154 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 London Taxis Int Tx4 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 60% of 2013 London Taxis Int Tx4s are still active.

422 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 60% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

25.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

6.81

Avg failures per vehicle

21.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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