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BX02 XMC

2002 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

350,838 mi
Last recorded350,838 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II290,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 XMC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 350,838 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 350,838 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to floor front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to floor front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 348,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 348,789 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 348,698 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 343,295 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to underseal

Pass 17 Jan 2018 334,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 325,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 317,085 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 309,212 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort is low

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 300,999 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 300,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 293,368 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 285,791 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 278,133 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 271,060 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 266,130 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 259,376 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 252,128 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 245,669 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 245,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 240,331 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 235,181 miles

minor damage to o/s/r seat belt

Pass 14 Jul 2010 230,097 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 225,074 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 219,865 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 219,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 208,566 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 192,169 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 192,159 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 176,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 176,254 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 160,411 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 128,003 miles

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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BX02 XMC is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX02 XMC, 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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BX02 XMC is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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