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BF61 XZO

2011 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

385,715 mi
Last recorded385,715 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4167,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 XZO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 385,715 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 372,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 362,713 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 356,693 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 351,477 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 346,405 miles

Nearside Front body mount corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 341,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 341,139 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured Steering box mount. Outer side of chassis. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 334,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 326,917 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 319,269 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 306,835 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 306,645 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 291,590 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 291,222 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 281,982 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 268,505 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 268,255 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 255,297 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 240,311 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 224,787 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 209,339 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 173,163 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 173,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 125,916 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 125,907 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 21 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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BF61 XZO is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 167,878 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 BF61 XZO, 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 15 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF61 XZO is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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