MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
378,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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.
Offside Rear Oil leak Hub/backplate ()
Fuel tank damaged, but not leaking or insecure
Oil leak O/S Rear hub ()
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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