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LM11 BFA

2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Black Gas 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

281,604 mi
Last recorded281,604 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto168,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 BFA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 281,604 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 256,311 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 227,579 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 227,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 217,068 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 216,952 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 216,775 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 210,892 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 199,846 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 199,846 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 191,644 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 177,652 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 161,850 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 May 2017 144,890 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2016 125,244 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 103,507 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,741 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,745 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,626 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,187 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 36,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto?

Based on 4,849 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
20,333
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 36
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LM11 BFA is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Black with a 2,499cc gas engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 168,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM11 BFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 15 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM11 BFA is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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