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BX07 ARZ

2007 London Taxis Int TX4

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

354,690 mi
Last recorded354,690 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4216,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 ARZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 354,690 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet on rear bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front steering idler worn but not excessive

Fail 12 Jan 2021 354,643 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen dirty on inside restricting drivers view (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported under bonnet on rear bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front steering idler worn but not excessive

Pass 15 Jan 2020 337,530 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 337,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle n/s/f tyre fouling sub frame on lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 320,241 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 320,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch - Marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 300,263 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 300,105 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2018
Fail 19 Jul 2018 281,712 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 264,323 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 264,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 248,809 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 248,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure Mounting bolt insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 232,676 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output side light (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 213,226 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 213,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 200,187 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 200,183 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm locating pin locking pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 197,884 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 176,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 176,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 152,809 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 130,223 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 130,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 109,772 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 86,292 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 86,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 57,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 67 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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BX07 ARZ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 216,492 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 TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX07 ARZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX07 ARZ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 2 April 2007.

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