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BX56 FAO

2007 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests40 (25 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

378,650 mi
Last recorded378,650 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int Tx II201,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FAO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

25 pass 15 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 378,650 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 378,633 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 369,350 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 369,350 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 360,112 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 360,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 348,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 336,337 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 322,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 312,770 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 313,769 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 313,743 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm, marked bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 holes, marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 306,336 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 306,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Central track rod, nearside joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Central track rod, offside joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 299,448 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 299,248 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 291,729 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 291,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on subframe (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 286,053 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak n/s of engine. ()

o/s/r hub seal leaking.

Pass 24 May 2017 276,767 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak Hub/backplate ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 265,163 miles

Fuel tank damaged, but not leaking or insecure

Oil leak O/S Rear hub ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 265,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering retaining device insecure Not over nut (2.2.C.1g)

Fuel tank damaged, but not leaking or insecure

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 251,446 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 251,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 237,773 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 224,755 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 211,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 199,773 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 199,753 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 188,336 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 188,326 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 176,607 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 176,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 161,315 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 137,246 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 137,233 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 25 May 2011 109,064 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 109,049 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 65,088 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 65,074 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BX56 FAO is a 2007 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 201,893 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 BX56 FAO, 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 19 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX56 FAO is a 2007 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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