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BC51 KFP

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

512,122 mi
Last recorded512,122 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KFP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 512,122 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 497,534 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side wing flashers slight white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front washer jet poor.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 490,509 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 490,506 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play yellow chalked. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative tell tail light not working. (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 430,496 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 425,605 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 425,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both brake lights (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 405,394 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 403,447 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 930,650 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 390,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 379,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 371,929 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 358,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 345,313 miles

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

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

o/s n/s wiper blade minor split

Pass 17 Sep 2012 317,314 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 292,766 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 266,026 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 247,978 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 226,628 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 196,330 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 165,343 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?

Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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BC51 KFP is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 342,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC51 KFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BC51 KFP is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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