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BX02 XMV

2002 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests38 (25 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate65.8%

Mileage

309,160 mi
Last recorded309,160 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II290,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 309,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 309,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering box arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2018 294,385 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 294,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 282,064 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 282,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 269,780 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 261,130 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 249,572 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 240,021 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 229,257 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 220,789 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 210,250 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 210,223 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 202,277 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 202,256 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 194,033 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 194,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012
Fail 20 Dec 2012

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 176,327 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 168,859 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 162,040 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 155,644 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 148,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 148,920 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 141,835 miles

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 141,835 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2009 135,374 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 127,371 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 127,346 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 116,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 116,423 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 108,462 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 108,462 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,589 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 98,541 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 14 Jun 2006 74,118 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 XMV is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.8%.

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 particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMV, 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 XMV is a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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