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B4 VOW

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,043 mi
Last recorded11,043 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto342,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 VOW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 11,043 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 May 2026 11,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2025 9,017 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 9,017 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 6,980 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 4,577 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 4,577 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements,may require repair or adjustment

Pass 17 May 2022 2,211 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 2,211 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 6 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 257,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 194,614 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 192,587 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 128,995 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 128,995 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto?

Based on 769 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
18,779
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 59
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
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B4 VOW is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 342,934 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 TX1 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 VOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B4 VOW is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze Auto, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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