MOT Status
ValidMileage
450,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Steering box insecure Bolt broken (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Centre bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering damper in the wrong place
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Steering damper in the wrong place
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive around engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive around engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
EML light on.
Oil leak around engine. ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak around engine. ()
Oil leak around gearbox. ()
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak around engine. ()
Oil leak around gearbox. ()
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Braking system leaking Brake valve on front sub frame (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
O/S Rear inner tyre sidewall cracks
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?
Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF61 YAO is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.2%.
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 YAO, 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 YAO is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 30 September 2011.
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