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BF61 YBD

2011 London Taxis Int TX4

Silver Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

371,485 mi
Last recorded371,485 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4167,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 YBD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 371,485 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 359,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 346,067 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 337,030 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 337,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 326,978 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 326,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 311,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 311,631 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r panhard rod bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 299,669 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 276,597 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 257,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 242,176 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 242,126 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 229,615 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 229,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 214,227 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 200,756 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 183,969 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 168,682 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 153,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 138,491 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,823 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,397 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,958 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 769 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 YBD is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 in Silver with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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