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BJ59 PAO

2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,303 mi
Last recorded213,303 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze233,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 PAO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 213,303 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 213,091 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 206,231 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front headlamp has tape on the lense

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 205,346 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Behind battery (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R brake hose ferrule corroded

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 195,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

bad oil leak from nearside of engine

knock from brake pedal but cant see what from advise driver gets checked out by repairer

Fail 18 Dec 2017 195,439 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

bad oil leak from nearside of engine

knock from brake pedal but cant see what from advise driver gets checked out by repairer

Pass 6 Dec 2016 177,679 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 170,828 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 170,820 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 146,163 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 145,414 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 117,761 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 117,024 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,703 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,265 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak @ turbo area

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?

Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
24,382
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Headlamp aim too high 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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BJ59 PAO is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 233,730 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 Bronze fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ59 PAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 16 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ59 PAO is a 2010 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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