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BL60 OAO

2011 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

301,015 mi
Last recorded301,015 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4167,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL60 OAO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 301,015 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 301,015 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 287,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 287,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 261,552 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 261,552 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 261,339 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 261,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 261,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 261,327 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 261,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 259,556 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 259,552 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 259,547 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 259,543 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 254,002 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 253,846 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 245,727 miles

front arms and steering box has slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front arms and steering box has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2017 241,292 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 227,308 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 205,862 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 205,860 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 162,882 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 162,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 121,168 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 121,166 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 83,635 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,146 miles

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

diff hasa slight oil leak

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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BL60 OAO is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BL60 OAO, 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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BL60 OAO is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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