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BF61 YAA

2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

433,699 mi
Last recorded433,699 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto168,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 YAA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 433,699 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 422,209 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 422,209 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 414,533 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 414,502 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 398,732 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 389,553 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 382,823 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 382,802 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure BOTH HINGES (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 372,227 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 10 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto?

Based on 4,849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
20,333
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
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BF61 YAA is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 168,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF61 YAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF61 YAA registered?

BF61 YAA is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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