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BU51 TFK

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

619,766 mi
Last recorded619,766 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 TFK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 619,766 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 588,568 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 563,611 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 530,402 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 507,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 507,462 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 481,103 miles

o/s sill heavily welded and under sealed but still intact

Pass 10 Feb 2016 452,883 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 427,234 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 427,234 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 403,505 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 374,952 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 325,151 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 352,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 327,931 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 280,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 268,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 272,598 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 272,577 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 260,389 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 252,405 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake disc's worn

Fail 30 Sep 2010 252,330 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake disc's worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 259,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 262,862 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 250,857 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 250,857 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 236,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 225,628 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 212,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 198,126 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 193,392 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 193,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BU51 TFK is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

Across all 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 342,771 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 BU51 TFK, 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 25 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 TFK registered?

BU51 TFK is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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