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LE51 GHU

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

458,475 mi
Last recorded458,475 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 GHU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 458,475 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 458,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 147,558 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 44,740 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 432,340 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 403,392 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022
Fail 20 Jan 2022 393,555 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 380,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 368,674 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 368,364 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018
Fail 23 Feb 2018 350,797 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 342,186 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 333,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 326,815 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 319,569 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 310,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 302,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 293,171 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 293,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2014 284,228 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 276,951 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 276,950 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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LE51 GHU is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LE51 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE51 GHU registered?

LE51 GHU is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is LE51 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 GHU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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