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MF51 WBL

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

460,739 mi
Last recorded460,739 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver350,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 WBL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 460,739 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 460,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 454,568 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 450,183 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 445,806 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 438,845 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 428,555 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 423,807 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 410,070 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 409,286 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 395,310 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 395,300 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver?

Based on 44,664 MOT tests across 4,106 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
20,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1,802
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,507
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,485
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,421
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MF51 WBL is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 350,974 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 Silver fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,837 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF51 WBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MF51 WBL registered?

MF51 WBL is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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