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BF61 XZY

2011 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests37 (24 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate64.9%

Mileage

272,438 mi
Last recorded272,438 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4167,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 XZY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

24 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 272,438 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 262,694 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 253,863 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 253,819 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 243,691 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 243,635 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced O/S Rear sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 235,336 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 235,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 226,431 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 226,373 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 219,238 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 219,230 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing steering idler mounting bolts. (2.1.3 (d))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 211,002 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 201,710 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 191,306 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 191,289 miles

Brake insecure handbrake adjuster rod loose on bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 182,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 182,809 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 176,252 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 176,138 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 170,835 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 158,034 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 157,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 144,475 miles

Offside Front chassis suspect repair by subframe

Pass 23 Oct 2017 129,150 miles

Coolant leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,451 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 126,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,503 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 105,435 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 75,784 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 75,715 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,356 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,835 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,432 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 27,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 25 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 XZY is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZY, 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 XZY is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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