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W603 WHS

2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

605,322 mi
Last recorded605,322 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze351,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW603 WHS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 605,322 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 581,495 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 549,383 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 495,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 476,997 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 445,986 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 445,551 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 347,133 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 347,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

overheating

Pass 8 Apr 2006 312,840 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W603 WHS is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 351,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W603 WHS, 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 26 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W603 WHS registered?

W603 WHS is a 2000 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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