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BF12 HUK

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

Red Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

217,793 mi
Last recorded217,793 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HUK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 217,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2026 217,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 214,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 208,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play ON LONG BAR (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 204,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 200,910 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 200,889 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 181,815 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 181,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 160,315 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 145,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,762 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 128,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 127,385 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,714 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 115,714 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,186 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 103,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,617 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 90,616 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,173 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 78,172 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/side on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,798 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Nearside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,418 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 48,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,682 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 35,434 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 28,488 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 22,750 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,750 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,341 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 HUK is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 in Red with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 HUK, 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 HUK is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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