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BG61 WAO

2011 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

260,831 mi
Last recorded260,831 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4167,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 WAO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 260,831 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 260,274 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision Tip up seat belt stalks Anchorage bolt loose (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 237,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 213,189 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 205,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 205,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 190,812 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 190,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 156,703 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 156,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake binding n/s o/s/f (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 142,019 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 142,019 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working oil leak (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 3 Apr 2017 142,000 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working oil leak (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 125,897 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 125,890 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 116,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

nsr coil spring corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 116,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

nsr coil spring corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,624 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,104 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2015 84,104 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,097 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 57,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,879 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 1,151 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 WAO is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG61 WAO, 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 WAO is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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