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AF52 UTG

2002 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

328,182 mi
Last recorded328,182 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II290,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UTG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2021 328,182 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Door Shut Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Inner Wheel Arch/Leaf Anchor Point Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Inner Wheel Arch/Shackle Mount Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Inner Wheel Arch/Leaf Anchor Point Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Inner Wheel Arch/Shackle Mount Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Engine Bay Area Near Dipstick (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Inner Wheel Arch Area (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlights Lens' Weathered

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside Front Body Mounting Point Areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside and Offside Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 321,153 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 321,153 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 313,290 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 313,290 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 305,030 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 297,626 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 291,113 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 282,887 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 282,887 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 273,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2015 273,420 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 263,800 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 263,800 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 253,825 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 253,825 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 243,235 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 243,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UTG is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UTG, 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 UTG is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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