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LR12 BWU

2012 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

176,752 mi
Last recorded176,752 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int FX4134,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 BWU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 176,752 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 176,636 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 170,910 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 165,372 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 155,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 155,206 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 153,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 146,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 136,469 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 126,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 115,381 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 115,381 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,660 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 94,487 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 85,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 77,019 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,037 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 71,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,578 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 62,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,788 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 54,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,678 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 44,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,131 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 34,131 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,891 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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LR12 BWU is a 2012 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int FX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 134,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR12 BWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LR12 BWU is a 2012 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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