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MF51 WCL

2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

541,136 mi
Last recorded541,136 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze346,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 WCL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 541,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear front seat belt has a small cut

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre and rear chassis sections starting to corrode

slight wear in both wiper spindles

Pass 24 Jan 2017 495,719 miles

corrosion on chassis sections

Fail 24 Jan 2017 495,719 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on chassis sections

Pass 5 Feb 2016 452,966 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 452,964 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported box cracked (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure shackle (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 419,018 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 419,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MF51 WCL is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MF51 WCL, 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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What year was MF51 WCL registered?

MF51 WCL is a 2002 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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