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BF61 YBM

2011 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests39 (28 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.8%

Mileage

262,774 mi
Last recorded262,774 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4167,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

28 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 262,774 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 262,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2025 249,255 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 249,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 239,476 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 239,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 225,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 225,099 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 212,630 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 199,359 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 199,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 183,597 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 183,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 173,470 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 167,706 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 160,545 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 160,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 154,104 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 151,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 150,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 143,164 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 143,164 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 134,944 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 127,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 109,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 99,975 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,503 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Sep 2014 49,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,877 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,432 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 30,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 140 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 YBM is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.8%.

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 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 YBM, 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 YBM is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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