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BF52 HRM

2002 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

770,178 mi
Last recorded770,178 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II290,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 HRM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 770,178 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 770,178 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 753,944 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 753,930 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 736,956 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 719,399 miles

play at steering wheel.

Fail 11 May 2016 719,365 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing clip (3.6.A.2d)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating center (1.2.1b)

play at steering wheel.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 701,137 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 701,125 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 701,125 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 686,470 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 671,907 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 665,006 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,199 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 52,199 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 44,260 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,305 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 31,290 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

drivers seat has been modified inapropriately

Pass 9 May 2012 15,931 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 105 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 228,285 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 210,765 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 201,064 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 191,964 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 191,906 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 176,079 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 165,441 miles

number plates deteriating

Pass 7 Jan 2009 242,746 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 242,711 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2008 200,636 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 150,825 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 150,811 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 133,947 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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BF52 HRM is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 290,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 HRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF52 HRM is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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