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SJ57 CCZ

2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

276,026 mi
Last recorded276,026 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze201,102 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 CCZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 276,026 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 275,987 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle chassis, steering components, suspension components & brakes heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Jan 2021 275,803 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Seized (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel And brakes spongey (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened Bolts insecure (marked white) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened Bolt loose (marked white) (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle chassis, steering components, suspension components & brakes heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jan 2020 256,992 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 237,021 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 217,966 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 217,620 miles

Central Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured Crossmember split and cracked (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 196,243 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 176,876 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 176,847 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 152,338 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 152,218 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 May 2014 145,921 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls beginning to crack

Pass 9 May 2013 119,508 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 118,947 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 153,587 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 153,538 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?

Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
24,382
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Headlamp aim too high 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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SJ57 CCZ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 201,102 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 Bronze fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ57 CCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ57 CCZ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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