London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze MOT Failures
An analysis of 5,080 real DVSA MOT tests on the London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze is free play in the steering, measured at the rim ... — this model is 36 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it a significant weak point for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 5,080 MOT tests, 5.87% of all London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze tests recorded this as a failure.
Steering faults include worn track rod ends, power steering leaks, and rack wear. These are safety-critical — any play in the steering should be investigated immediately.
Other notable weak points include steering rack wear (28x the fleet average), abs fault (11x the fleet average), coil springs broken (10x the fleet average), and seat mounting fault (7.9x the fleet average). These ratios compare the London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 4 categories: Steering, Bodywork, Suspension, Seatbelts & Airbags. If you're inspecting a London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze:
Steering — check for free play in the steering, measured at the rim ..., steering rack wear. Bodywork — check for abs fault, structural corrosion. Suspension — check for coil springs broken.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze?
Based on 5,080 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is free play in the steering, measured at the rim ... — at 36x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include steering rack wear and abs fault.
Is the London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze reliable based on MOT data?
The London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze has 6 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is free play in the steering, measured at the rim .... Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze most commonly fails on free play in the steering, measured at the rim ... and steering rack wear. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.