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LF51 UAG

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

338,357 mi
Last recorded338,357 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver342,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 338,357 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 331,655 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 329,743 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 321,812 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 319,033 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 314,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 309,150 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 309,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 304,307 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 300,483 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 300,483 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 295,703 miles

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

emission too clean to detect

Pass 27 May 2014 288,133 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 282,250 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 172,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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 UAG 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 80%.

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 UAG, 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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LF51 UAG is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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