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LX51 CMK

2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

271,453 mi
Last recorded271,453 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze351,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 CMK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 271,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded and covered heavily with underseal

Pass 7 Nov 2019 244,956 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 244,933 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 218,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

transmission pipes leaking slightly

vehicle extensively undersealed

Fail 8 Nov 2018 218,188 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted

transmission pipes leaking slightly

vehicle extensively undersealed

Pass 15 Nov 2017 210,605 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2017 210,601 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 202,369 miles

Front Power steering has light misting of fluid

Front Valance slightly corroded

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 202,369 miles

Front Power steering has light misting of fluid

Front Valance slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 333,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 324,955 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 319,120 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 301,920 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 291,087 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 291,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 278,135 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 278,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?

Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
21,868
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,326
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,069
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,916
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,783
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,280
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LX51 CMK is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 351,175 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 Bronze fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 4,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX51 CMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX51 CMK is a 2001 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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