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BJ03 HLP

2003 London Taxis Int Tx II

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

450,054 mi
Last recorded450,054 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II260,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 HLP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 450,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 429,643 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Front slight play idler arm

Pass 27 Mar 2017 416,741 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in idler arm

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 416,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Slight play in idler arm

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 330,815 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 330,806 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box insecure small crack in chassis (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 319,361 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 309,260 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 309,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 296,649 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 296,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 280,066 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 262,562 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 262,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 244,060 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 226,513 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 226,462 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 203,435 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 203,407 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 203,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 183,044 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 160,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 138,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 138,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 112,592 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,960 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 90,774 miles

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 74,854 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,843 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 21,825 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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BJ03 HLP is a 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 260,966 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 Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 HLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 HLP is a 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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