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BF61 XZX

2011 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

281,563 mi
Last recorded281,563 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 London Taxis Int TX4167,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 XZX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc
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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 281,563 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 281,504 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 270,624 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 270,529 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 256,549 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 242,327 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 228,991 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 211,526 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 211,414 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 196,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 196,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 185,397 miles

Bolt missing from nearside fuel tank mounting bracket. Still secure

Nearside park brake effort low compared to offside. May require repair or adjustment

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near nearside trailing arm anchor bush mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 172,327 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 172,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 156,429 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 137,314 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 137,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 127,339 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 127,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam With main beam on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,635 miles

Offside Front s/box one bolt loose

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,380 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 97,315 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,833 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,876 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 68,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,994 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 21,046 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 2,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,770 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 32 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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BF61 XZX is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

Across all 2011 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 167,878 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF61 XZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF61 XZX is a 2011 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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