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BL03 RUY

2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

522,172 mi
Last recorded522,172 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 RUY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 522,172 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 495,276 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 493,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 486,533 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 465,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 411,549 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?

Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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BL03 RUY is a 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 RUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL03 RUY registered?

BL03 RUY is a 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is BL03 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 RUY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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