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WP52 YCU

2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Yellow Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

194,573 mi
Last recorded194,573 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze227,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 YCU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 194,573 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 176,479 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 176,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' windscreen wipers not parking automatically at the bottom of screen (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 123,922 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 123,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,152 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 97,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 73,216 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 284,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 283,965 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 266,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight seepage at steering box

Pass 19 Oct 2010 266,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight seepage at steering box

Pass 14 Apr 2010 250,249 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 250,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 241,242 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear brake slight imbalance

Fail 28 Oct 2009 240,513 miles

Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear brake slight imbalance

Pass 21 Apr 2009 229,386 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 229,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 217,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 217,149 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 214,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 213,653 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 203,915 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 203,915 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 181,889 miles

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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WP52 YCU is a 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Yellow with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 227,744 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 WP52 YCU, 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 23 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP52 YCU is a 2003 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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