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BF61 YBN

2011 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

282,536 mi
Last recorded282,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4167,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 282,536 miles

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

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 282,536 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 282,376 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2025 265,436 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 265,436 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 247,184 miles

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

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 3 Jan 2025 231,112 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 217,433 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 217,195 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))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 202,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 202,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 145,619 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 45,768 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,353 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,098 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,666 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,910 miles

front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Fail 16 Apr 2012 13,901 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Pass 2 Apr 2012 13,654 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 2,813 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 YBN is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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