London Taxis Int Tx Ii MOT pass rate & common failures
5,091 MOT tests on the London Taxis Int Tx Ii (2002–2011) give it a 72.9% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (27.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (17.6%) and brakes (15.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), headlamp aim and prescribed areas — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 495 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Tx Ii fails 26.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 27.4% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.0 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 27.1% of the time against 27.3% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 26.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Tx Ii model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 247 | 70.5% | 29.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 500 | 71.8% | 28.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 780 | 71.8% | 28.2% | Brakes |
| 2005 | 1,424 | 73.3% | 26.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 1,927 | 73.2% | 26.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 58 | 74.1% | 25.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 58 | 75.9% | 24.1% | Suspension |
| 2009 | 36 | 80.6% | 19.4% | Body, structure & corrosion |
| 2010 | 41 | 75.6% | 24.4% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.6% | 897 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.4% | 782 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.9% | 706 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.6% | 438 |
| 5 | Steering | 8.1% | 410 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.8% | 294 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 4.3% | 218 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 4.0% | 201 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 495 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 470 |
| 3 | Prescribed areas | 423 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 409 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 377 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 301 |
| 7 | Pins and bushes | 296 |
| 8 | Service brake performance | 261 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 26.8% | 1,365 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 23.3% | 1,186 |
| 3 | Brakes | 22.8% | 1,158 |
| 4 | Steering | 15.4% | 783 |
| 5 | Tyres | 15.4% | 782 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 13.0% | 663 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 91 | 26.4% |
| 30-60k | 42 | 26.2% |
| 60-90k | 71 | 25.4% |
| 90-120k | 81 | 21.0% |
| 120-150k | 101 | 17.8% |
| 150k+ | 4,470 | 27.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 4,370 | 27.3% |
| Petrol | 598 | 27.1% |
| Gas/LPG | 123 | 21.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,321 | 26.0% |
| 2022 | 1,265 | 28.1% |
| 2023 | 820 | 29.4% |
| 2024 | 451 | 26.4% |
| 2025 | 234 | 26.1% |
What to check before buying a London Taxis Int Tx Ii
- Lighting & signalling (17.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (15.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (13.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the London Taxis Int Tx Ii?
72.9% of the 5,091 London Taxis Int Tx Ii MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 27.1% fail rate, across model years 2002–2011.
What does the London Taxis Int Tx Ii most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.6% of tests, then brakes (15.4%).
How much does mileage affect Tx Ii MOT results?
Fail rates run at 26.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 27.4% for 150k+, a 1.0-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Tx Ii more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 27.1% of the time against 27.3% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,091 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.