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BF12 HVA

2012 London Taxis Int TX4

White Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

291,766 mi
Last recorded291,766 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4149,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 291,766 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2025 284,063 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 277,066 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 270,105 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 264,439 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 256,411 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 256,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose Track rod end lock nut (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 245,342 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 235,301 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system lightly rubbing Centre bar (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Anti roll bar (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 223,003 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 211,984 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 211,159 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 205,446 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 200,314 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 198,337 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 187,101 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Oil leak Hub/backplate area ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 173,967 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 156,257 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,403 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 134,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,507 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,670 miles

all tyre side walls starting to crack and some are peeling no cords showing at this time

Fail 30 Jul 2013 58,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

all tyre side walls starting to crack and some are peeling no cords showing at this time

o/s/r axle hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,072 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 HVA 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 84%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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