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BF61 XZR

2011 London Taxis Int TX4

Red Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

363,511 mi
Last recorded363,511 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4167,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 XZR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 363,511 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 350,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 338,738 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 330,357 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 329,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 314,855 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 314,658 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 303,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 303,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 279,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 266,153 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 254,138 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 242,433 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 242,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 228,218 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 215,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 207,255 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 197,636 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 197,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 184,686 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 173,507 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 173,499 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 158,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 119,379 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,347 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 90,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,061 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 23,294 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 23,270 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2011 42 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 XZR is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 in Red with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XZR, 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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What year was BF61 XZR registered?

BF61 XZR is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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