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BU02 PHZ

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Pink Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests39 (28 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.8%

Mileage

444,695 mi
Last recorded444,695 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 PHZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2002
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

28 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 444,695 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Wheel arch has excessive under seal

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering damper in the wrong place

Pass 12 Dec 2019 437,892 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured near gear box and engine (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 429,622 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 429,522 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 421,429 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 421,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 414,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 408,766 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner, front bush and rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 May 2017 401,779 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 401,703 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 393,057 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 383,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 372,285 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 361,336 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 347,735 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 347,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 332,832 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 316,164 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

fuel pipe repair at tank poor/also upper and lower tank skins adfit at o/s/r

Fail 21 Nov 2013 316,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

fuel pipe repair at tank poor/also upper and lower tank skins adfit at o/s/r

Pass 11 Jun 2013 307,572 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 295,833 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 295,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 282,618 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 282,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 269,191 miles

Unable to check welding due too underseal

Fail 26 Oct 2011 269,144 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Unable to check welding due too underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2011 257,252 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 249,164 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 249,114 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 239,504 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 228,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 214,509 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 214,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 202,915 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 187,820 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 171,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 155,099 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 155,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 140,045 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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BU02 PHZ is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Pink with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.8%.

Across all 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 350,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU02 PHZ, 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 24 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU02 PHZ is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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