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LF51 TXG

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

459,643 mi
Last recorded459,643 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TXG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 459,643 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 453,722 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 445,489 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 434,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 425,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 415,835 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 415,835 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2017 410,636 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 May 2017 410,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 399,292 miles

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

Oil leak ()

play in nearside steering idler

Pass 16 May 2016 391,167 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 391,167 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 380,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 25 Nov 2015 380,877 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 20 May 2015 309,337 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 2 Dec 2014 359,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 348,647 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 338,452 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 338,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 May 2013 328,265 miles

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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LF51 TXG is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 342,771 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 LF51 TXG, 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 25 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF51 TXG registered?

LF51 TXG is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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