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BF12 HTO

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

210,830 mi
Last recorded210,830 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 210,830 miles

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 22 Feb 2023 202,650 miles

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 19 Jan 2023 200,743 miles

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 20 Jul 2022 191,809 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 183,149 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 174,157 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 174,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 167,762 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 161,966 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 161,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 156,850 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 148,307 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 148,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 138,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 131,425 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 120,622 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 111,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,975 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 99,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,386 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 90,386 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 68,955 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 57,243 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,243 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,914 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,820 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 30,463 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 30,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 HTO is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 HTO, 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 HTO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF12 HTO shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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