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BF12 HTT

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

White Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

238,265 mi
Last recorded238,265 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HTT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 238,265 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 238,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 224,518 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 213,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 200,913 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 200,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 188,866 miles

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2019 183,719 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 172,989 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 160,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 147,883 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 147,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 132,951 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 132,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2017 122,559 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 122,559 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016
Pass 20 May 2016 94,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,955 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,014 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 May 2015 67,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2015 67,493 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 36,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 15 May 2013 7,790 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 7,767 miles

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 HTT is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in White with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 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 HTT, 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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BF12 HTT is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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