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LA51 VHM

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Grey Lpg 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

660,122 mi
Last recorded660,122 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 VHM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 660,122 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 660,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 654,715 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 647,586 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 639,760 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 619,230 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 619,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 580,328 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 565,297 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 565,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor under seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 560,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 526,526 miles

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

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

offside and nearside inner sills have been heavily undersealed and showing signs of corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted to sills obscuring outer sills

slight leak from steering box

Fail 11 Mar 2019 525,388 miles

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component insecure steering box bolts require tightening (2.1.5 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

offside and nearside inner sills have been heavily undersealed and showing signs of corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted to sills obscuring outer sills

slight leak from steering box

Pass 13 Mar 2018 493,112 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 492,933 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Nsr inner wheel arch corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 457,663 miles

offside and nearside sills corroded

plastic sill covers fitted covering testable items

slight play in steering wheel

steering box slightly damp

Fail 8 Mar 2017 458,559 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

offside and nearside sills corroded

plastic sill covers fitted covering testable items

slight play in steering wheel

steering box slightly damp

Pass 11 Mar 2016 414,868 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 393,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 381,938 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 351,718 miles

n/s/f tyre wear inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2013 351,704 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wear inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 317,526 miles

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

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

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

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

various areas of corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2011 296,956 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 277,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 260,133 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 260,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 227,769 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 227,769 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 206,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 190,616 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 190,593 miles

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

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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LA51 VHM is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Grey with a 2,200cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 350,974 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 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 LA51 VHM, 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 24 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA51 VHM is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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