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BX02 XMP

2002 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

442,144 mi
Last recorded442,144 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II290,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 XMP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 442,144 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 426,444 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 426,444 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 419,040 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 406,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trailing bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 406,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trailing bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 402,650 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 394,562 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 394,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 376,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 371,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 364,730 miles

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

Oil leak

minor play in both front wheels

Pass 13 Jun 2013 346,631 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 346,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 155,126 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 155,119 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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 XMP is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XMP, 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 XMP is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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