MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
583,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested too much black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission under the vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded iner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch in three places (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
chassis corroded at rear above axle but not holed
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
chassis corroded at rear above axle but not holed
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
general corrosion
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
general corrosion
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 175cr16
Nearside headlamp lens damaged slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake fluid dirty
oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 175cr16
Nearside headlamp lens damaged slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake fluid dirty
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
outer sills covered
suspected warning light on dash, covered with tape
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
outer sills covered
suspected warning light on dash, covered with tape
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
minor oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare tyre void of tread on edge
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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AF52 USX is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 54 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.7%.
Across all 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 290,788 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF52 USX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AF52 USX is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 September 2002.
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