MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
307,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UNDER BODY INNER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Both front springs slightly weak, reduced gaps at bump stops.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users On light throttle after period of tick over. (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Both front springs slightly weak, reduced gaps at bump stops.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
vin numbers faded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at 2.54, plate limit = 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
vin numbers faded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Steering box sector shaft excessively worn Steering idler (not steering box) (2.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle When on full right lock. (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inside wheel arch behind seat belt mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked o/s/r mounting point cracked (front cross member) (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch next to seat belt mounting (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush separated from outer sleeve (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
VIN number difficult to read
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
VIN number difficult to read
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight side play at hand brake lever.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?
Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.
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SN57 DOA is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 SN57 DOA, 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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SN57 DOA is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 25 September 2007.
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