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BF10 TBV

2010 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Yellow Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

215,375 mi
Last recorded215,375 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2010 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze132,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 TBV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 215,375 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 215,375 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 209,769 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 209,764 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 192,122 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

engine oil leak

various brake pipes light corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2016 192,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

engine oil leak

various brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2015 170,480 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 170,480 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 145,728 miles

brake pedal anti-slip slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 121,778 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 110,100 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated by hand

Pass 11 Aug 2011 81,876 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,699 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?

Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
21,868
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,326
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,069
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,916
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,783
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,280
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BF10 TBV is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Yellow with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2010 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 132,797 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 fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 4,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF10 TBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF10 TBV is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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