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LX51 OCO

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

455,047 mi
Last recorded455,047 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze346,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 OCO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 455,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 455,035 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills front and middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch and corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 446,089 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 446,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 435,295 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 435,288 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arches and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 416,237 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under body under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 403,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 391,861 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 391,861 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system 1 of 2 brake flex blown under pressure (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jul 2021 391,751 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating uneven rise of readings (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired off side (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected shaft worn to excess (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear repair poor

Pass 24 Jul 2020 382,778 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 382,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis by engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor behind tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis by engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch in 3 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to body mount corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 371,595 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 371,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 353,652 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 353,644 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door post (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering door post (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 337,480 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 318,050 miles

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 OCO is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 346,498 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 OCO, 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 24 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 OCO is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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