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BF61 YBL

2011 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

234,682 mi
Last recorded234,682 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4167,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 234,682 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 223,406 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 212,709 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 202,735 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 191,446 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 181,850 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 181,830 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 384,591 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 384,501 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 370,742 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 370,722 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 330,245 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 330,237 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 310,927 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 310,838 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 303,143 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 294,017 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 281,102 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 281,093 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 May 2018 264,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 263,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

M I L light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2017 241,555 miles

Oil leak around engine. ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 May 2017 218,951 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 200,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 175,466 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 132,332 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 89,017 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,304 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 3,851 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 YBL is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 YBL, 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 YBL is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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