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BL03 RVX

2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests40 (26 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

232,626 mi
Last recorded232,626 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze227,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 RVX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

26 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 232,626 miles

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2018 221,386 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 221,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 206,755 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 312,134 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2017 295,547 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2017 295,511 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle right lock (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2016 277,089 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 262,483 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 244,587 miles

vehicle has been under sealed all over

Fail 1 Dec 2015 244,566 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on subframe left lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure over rear axle (7.2.1)

Nearside Front outer sill holed and corroded

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

vehicle has been under sealed all over

Pass 3 Jun 2015 227,746 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 227,742 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 208,401 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 208,379 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 205,904 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 205,888 miles

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 197,058 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 196,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 196,798 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 181,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 161,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 161,744 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 144,725 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 144,716 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 122,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 107,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 190,167 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 184,570 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 184,489 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 169,435 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 169,424 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Feb 2009 160,476 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 160,459 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Aug 2008 155,810 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 155,798 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 115,871 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 115,863 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 83,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 56,333 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?

Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
21,868
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,326
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,069
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,916
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,783
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,280
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BL03 RVX is a 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 227,744 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 TX1 Bronze fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 4,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 RVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BL03 RVX is a 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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