London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,664 cc

T947 BFMMOT history

T947 BFM is a green diesel London Taxis INT TX1 Bronze first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022 and it has passed 24 of 36 MOT tests, with 562,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2022
Mileage
562,450 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2021
MOT tests
36
24 passed · 12 failed
Per year
21,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T947 BFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX1 Bronze
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,664 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T947 BFM was last recorded at 562,450 miles on 29 Oct 2021, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
562,404 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
21,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 562,450 miles
  • 2020 – 549,623 miles
  • 2019 – 532,316 miles
  • 2018 – 508,935 miles
  • 2017 – 486,342 miles
  • 2016 – 460,309 miles
  • 2015 – 437,779 miles
  • 2014 – 414,681 miles
  • 2013 – 393,496 miles
  • 2012 – 369,266 miles
  • 2011 – 345,338 miles
  • 2010 – 323,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass562,450 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

36 tests since 10 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass562,450 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    562,450 miles
    Test number
    140840122475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail562,404 miles (+10,250)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    562,404 miles
    Test number
    601357207111
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass552,154 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    552,154 miles
    Test number
    176851393263
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills.

  4. Fail552,149 miles (+2,526)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    552,149 miles
    Test number
    188099560730
    • MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel apron (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel apron. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills.

  5. Pass549,623 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    549,623 miles
    Test number
    808074481815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass541,848 miles (+9,532)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    541,848 miles
    Test number
    976760258493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass532,316 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    532,316 miles
    Test number
    234440283170
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

  8. Fail532,294 miles (+10,342)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    532,294 miles
    Test number
    101382371471
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

  9. Pass521,952 miles (+13,017)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    521,952 miles
    Test number
    735722010094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass508,935 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    508,935 miles
    Test number
    862579384839
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

  11. Fail508,827 miles (+8,829)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    508,827 miles
    Test number
    369933102022
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills

  12. Pass499,998 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    499,998 miles
    Test number
    249180246329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Fail499,880 miles (+13,538)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    499,880 miles
    Test number
    783085345599
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass486,342 miles (+12,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    486,342 miles
    Test number
    281411282254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering idler has slight play

  15. Pass474,013 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    474,013 miles
    Test number
    452655430736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail474,012 miles (+13,703)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    474,012 miles
    Test number
    897031444710
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

  17. Pass460,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    460,309 miles
    Test number
    462387711146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail460,309 miles (+11,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    460,309 miles
    Test number
    139391806783
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass449,152 miles (+11,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    449,152 miles
    Test number
    380919406671
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass437,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    437,779 miles
    Test number
    672971431358
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail437,779 miles (+9,535)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    437,779 miles
    Test number
    141675363295
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (sev places) (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Intermediate drop arm insecure steering idler has excessive play (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (sev places) (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass428,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    428,244 miles
    Test number
    726348615112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail428,244 miles (+13,563)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    428,244 miles
    Test number
    525437415129
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

  24. Pass414,681 miles (+10,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    414,681 miles
    Test number
    196870094286
    • AdvisoryInner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass404,178 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    404,178 miles
    Test number
    659508414143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail404,176 miles (+10,680)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    404,176 miles
    Test number
    117965714135
    • FailureNearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  27. Pass393,496 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    393,496 miles
    Test number
    268635393243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail393,495 miles (+10,676)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    393,495 miles
    Test number
    658759583291
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass382,819 miles (+13,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    382,819 miles
    Test number
    559395713162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  30. Pass369,266 miles (+11,160)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    369,266 miles
    Test number
    828276492202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass358,106 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    358,106 miles
    Test number
    847231222195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail358,105 miles (+12,767)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    358,105 miles
    Test number
    178971812183
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  33. Pass345,338 miles (+10,581)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    345,338 miles
    Test number
    877031591230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass334,757 miles (+11,436)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    334,757 miles
    Test number
    728656411134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass323,321 miles (+3,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    323,321 miles
    Test number
    800488290243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  36. Pass319,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    319,755 miles
    Test number
    721630130126
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T947 BFM

Does T947 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T947 BFM expired on 28 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T947 BFM?
The MOT on T947 BFM expired on 28 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T947 BFM done?
T947 BFM was recorded at 562,450 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2021, an average of 21,156 miles a year.
Has T947 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T947 BFM has failed 12 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T947 BFM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T947 BFM find?
T947 BFM passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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