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LF51 TZW

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

450,106 mi
Last recorded450,106 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TZW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 450,106 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 410,277 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

parking brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 12 May 2017 408,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 397,924 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 397,924 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 392,157 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing idler arm (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing thin on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2016 392,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing idler arm (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2015 379,315 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 379,315 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 376,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 376,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 363,479 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 363,479 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,277 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 55,277 miles

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

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 TZW is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 LF51 TZW, 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 TZW registered?

LF51 TZW is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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