MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,122 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal, also look corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel pipe chafing across rear axle (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mountings badly corroded especially where marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on screen drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective drag link end lock nut loose, as marked (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe damaged near rear axle (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Steering system excessively rough heavy and noisey (2.1.1 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal, also look corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mountings badly corroded especially where marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on screen drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
all brake pipes heavily under-sealed unable to properly inspect
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
all brake pipes heavily under-sealed unable to properly inspect
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on most brake pipes rears are worse need attention. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow and slight split by weld repair. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering damper bush n/s worn.
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member split by steering box yellow chalked. (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working wire broken on pedal switch. (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on most brake pipes rears are worse need attention. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow and slight split by weld repair. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering damper bush n/s worn.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?
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BV53 BXZ is a 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
Across all 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 227,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 4,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV53 BXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BV53 BXZ is a 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 4 December 2003.
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