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AF52 USX

2002 London Taxis Int Tx II

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests54 (29 pass, 25 fail)
Pass rate53.7%

Mileage

583,573 mi
Last recorded583,573 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II290,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 USX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

29 pass 25 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2020 583,573 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 574,846 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 574,185 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 558,338 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 557,971 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 545,862 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 545,255 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 534,175 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 534,150 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 519,988 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 519,981 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 507,740 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 491,389 miles

chassis corroded at rear above axle but not holed

Fail 29 Jun 2016 490,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 476,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

general corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2016 476,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 470,607 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 470,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 463,990 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 463,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 446,659 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 446,659 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 431,480 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 431,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 421,786 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 421,747 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 402,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2013 402,349 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 391,782 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 385,970 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 385,937 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 368,586 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

minor oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 36,817 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 356,380 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 356,373 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 339,429 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 339,429 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 323,031 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 323,002 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 320,961 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 303,397 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 303,397 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 278,994 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 278,288 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 255,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare tyre void of tread on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2008 239,908 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 239,124 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 213,995 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 199,321 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 198,629 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 182,215 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 181,999 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 164,543 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 143,435 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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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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