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SL02BNO
2002 LONDON TAXIS INT TX II
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2402cc
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- Registration SL02BNO
- Manufacturer LONDON TAXIS INT
- Model TX II
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2402cc
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
15
Passes
19
Failures
44.12%
Pass Rate
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197 Total Defects Recorded
29 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 279,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step to rear step to back (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door holed with sharp edges (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 254,287 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019 13 Jun 20262 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 254,285 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019 13 Jun 202623 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 254,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coolant leak ()
24 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 234,646 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2018 13 Jun 202623 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 234,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at body mount (6.1.B.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at body mount (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside rear door (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill not seam welded (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear hub seal leaking
24 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 234,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short live from battery rubbing on bodywork (1.9.2b)
- Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch holed (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper not attached to wing (6.1.B.1b)
- Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed in several places (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing holed at sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch holed (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed inside rear door (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed in several places (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing holed at sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load rear facing anchor damaged (5.2.4a)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load front facing anchor damaged sharp edges (5.2.4a)
- Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2)
21 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 216,191 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2017 13 Jun 202621 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 216,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
2 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 216,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring hanger (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short rubbing off column (1.9.2b)
- Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint propshaft donut (2.4.G.4b)
17 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 198,621 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2016 13 Jun 202614 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 198,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch painted with underseal (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- expansion bottle empty
20 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 198,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch to boot (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle can not be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp insecure (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet (6.2.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front caliper securing pins are insecure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 196,792 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2015 13 Jun 202624 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 196,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
15 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 196,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 196,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
16 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 194,922 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
4 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 194,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
2 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 180,114 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013 13 Jun 202631 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 180,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
15 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 177,446 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
4 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 177,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
2 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 171,657 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2011 13 Jun 202629 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 171,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
13 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 167,093 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2010 13 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 167,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
4 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 157,953 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2009 13 Jun 20261 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 157,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
15 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 139,016 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2008 13 Jun 20268 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 130,499 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2007 13 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 129,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 111,420 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2006 13 Jun 20262 Dec 2005
Fail
Mileage: 111,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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