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BF12 HTN

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,940 mi
Last recorded160,940 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HTN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 160,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 150,782 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 143,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 132,459 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 126,100 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 126,100 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 121,689 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 119,014 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 111,597 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,160 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,272 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 94,539 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,889 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,286 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 82,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,535 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,990 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,800 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,337 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,196 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BF12 HTN is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 149,987 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF12 HTN, 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 14 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF12 HTN registered?

BF12 HTN is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is BF12 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 HTN shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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