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H18 FKL

2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,440 mi
Last recorded46,440 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 FKL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 46,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 45,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid change recommended

Fail 6 Nov 2024 45,232 miles

Emissions unable to be completed heavy black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid change recommended

Pass 27 Oct 2023 43,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

recommend a brake fluid change

Pass 24 Nov 2022 40,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlight beam images poor

n/s parking brake reading low

Fail 7 Nov 2022 40,463 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both requires polishing ?? (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s parking brake reading low

Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

headlight beam images poor

Fail 18 Nov 2021 39,068 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

headlight beam images poor

Pass 26 Oct 2020 38,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front and n/s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

poor beam images from both headlights

Fail 22 Sep 2020 38,044 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front and n/s front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

poor beam image from n/s headlight

Pass 24 Sep 2019 37,333 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 37,333 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175r13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 36,201 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front metal brake pipes corroded

headlight beam images poor

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

o/s rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2018 36,201 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front metal brake pipes corroded

headlight beam images poor

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

o/s rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,429 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

beam image poor (both)

coolant level low

n/s/r/ tyre worn to 3mm

slight play in n/s/f/wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,535 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Offside front metal brake pipes becoming corroded

offside front tyre bald on edge

slight play in nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 32,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 30,061 miles

Horn has low tone

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre has small cut ( not to cords )

Nearside rear TYre has a long cut ( not to cords )

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

Rear inner support to bumper damaged

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 30,061 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear TYre has a long cut ( not to cords )

Horn has low tone

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre has small cut ( not to cords )

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

Rear inner support to bumper damaged

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

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?

Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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H18 FKL is a 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H18 FKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H18 FKL is a 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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