London Taxis Int Tx Ii: steering MOT failures
Steering was a recorded failure area in 8.1% of London Taxis Int Tx Ii MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair cost: £150–£500 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Steering failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 500 | 9.0% |
| 2004 | 780 | 9.4% |
| 2005 | 1,424 | 8.9% |
| 2006 | 1,927 | 7.3% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.