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BG61 VZY

2011 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

348,016 mi
Last recorded348,016 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4167,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VZY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 348,016 miles
Pass 29 May 2026 344,665 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 338,456 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play front anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 338,456 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play front anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 331,954 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 324,990 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 324,946 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 313,509 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 285,401 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 258,568 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 241,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 215,608 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 215,506 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 189,576 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 158,700 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 151,245 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 151,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 119,245 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 119,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,736 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,354 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 46,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

There appears tobe a small water leak @ radiator

Pass 28 Nov 2012 22,701 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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BG61 VZY is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 in Blue with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG61 VZY, 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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BG61 VZY is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 14 December 2011.

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