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BF61 YAO

2011 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests37 (23 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate62.2%

Mileage

450,474 mi
Last recorded450,474 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4167,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 450,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 438,514 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 438,399 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 425,529 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 425,464 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2024 410,265 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 410,231 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 399,513 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 384,004 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 367,598 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 350,374 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 350,364 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 332,249 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 332,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 302,546 miles

Steering damper in the wrong place

Fail 3 Nov 2020 302,538 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering damper in the wrong place

Pass 16 Mar 2020 302,527 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 302,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 295,746 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 289,276 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 272,457 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 271,622 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 251,896 miles

EML light on.

Oil leak around engine. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 232,663 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 232,630 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 214,877 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 194,568 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 194,542 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 154,679 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 154,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 117,615 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 117,607 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,807 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 76,785 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 41,994 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 98 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 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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