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BG61 VZZ

2011 London Taxis Int TX4

Red Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

373,544 mi
Last recorded373,544 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4167,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VZZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 373,544 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 366,418 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 357,241 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 362,737 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 348,371 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 333,861 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip On windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 321,531 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 321,504 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 306,405 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 295,210 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 295,178 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering linkage fouling Centre bar (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 274,251 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 274,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 257,679 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside bush of panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 243,539 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 243,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 229,979 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 229,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Steering box fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 124,850 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r panhard rod bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 214,830 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r panhard rod bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 198,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2017 183,772 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 168,759 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Marked with yellow (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Marked with yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 134,088 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 134,071 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 103,545 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 103,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 66,212 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 33,189 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 25 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 VZZ is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 in Red with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VZZ, 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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What year was BG61 VZZ registered?

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

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