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BP57 CAB

2007 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

488,940 mi
Last recorded488,940 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4216,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 CAB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 488,940 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 488,797 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Bolts fitted incorrectly at radius arm fouling shock absorber (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg at o/s steering box (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Radius arm bolts fitted incorrectly fouling shock absorber (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 478,033 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 477,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing bottom mounting corroded & broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 447,357 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 447,313 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 411,978 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 411,657 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 380,035 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 378,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured Chassis Cracked at Box Mounting (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All Sub Frame Mountings Worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 342,983 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 342,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 305,397 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 304,543 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 265,154 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 227,317 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 190,062 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 189,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 155,079 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 155,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 112,146 miles

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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BP57 CAB is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 216,492 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 BP57 CAB, 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 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP57 CAB is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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