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BP51 LSU

2002 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

328,777 mi
Last recorded328,777 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II290,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 LSU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 328,777 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 328,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 321,977 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear cross panel corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 321,977 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

rear cross panel corroded

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 313,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge worn

Fail 16 Aug 2016 312,967 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 Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake hose broken (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge worn

Pass 13 Aug 2015 303,012 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 302,804 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 291,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 291,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 286,964 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 286,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 275,915 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 264,993 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 250,346 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 237,543 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 237,543 miles

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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BP51 LSU is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 290,788 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 Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP51 LSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP51 LSU is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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