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B4 UML

2007 London Taxis Int TX4

Grey Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4216,492 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 UML
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019
Fail 8 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Crossmember (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rust on door pillar

Pass 14 May 2019 329,189 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018
Fail 5 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper brake pipe clip broken

Pass 11 May 2018
Pass 10 Nov 2017 292,334 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 292,334 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear bump stop

Offside Rear bump stop

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 18 May 2017 285,658 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 276,790 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 275,286 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear bumper stopper has deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2015 246,581 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 246,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 232,042 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 215,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 215,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 201,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 201,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 185,828 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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B4 UML is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 in Grey with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 216,492 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 TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 UML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B4 UML is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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