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LS62 BJO

2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

202,484 mi
Last recorded202,484 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto138,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 BJO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Elegance Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 202,484 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 202,484 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 192,023 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 192,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 179,442 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 179,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 169,759 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 169,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 161,432 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 161,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 155,350 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 155,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 149,064 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 149,064 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 141,060 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 130,361 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 130,361 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 120,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 109,745 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 109,745 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,100 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 94,542 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,617 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,540 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,540 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,387 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 21,754 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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LS62 BJO is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 138,166 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 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 LS62 BJO, 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 14 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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LS62 BJO is a 2012 London Taxis Int TX4 Elegance Auto, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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