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LD07 BZJ

2007 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

329,260 mi
Last recorded329,260 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int FX4218,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD07 BZJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 329,260 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 329,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 312,112 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 312,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 310,471 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 310,471 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 298,706 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 298,706 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 284,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 271,675 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 271,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 258,925 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 258,928 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 252,813 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 238,674 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 226,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 226,964 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 210,997 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 210,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Sep 2014 196,381 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 196,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Oil leak

n/f wiper spindel insequre

o/f wiper spindel insqure

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 177,646 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 177,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 159,397 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 159,397 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2013 149,335 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 149,324 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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LD07 BZJ is a 2007 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int FX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 218,511 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 FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD07 BZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD07 BZJ is a 2007 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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