2003 London Taxis Int Tx Ii — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 500 MOT tests analysed for the 2003 London Taxis Int Tx Ii, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 71.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.2%).

Pass rate

500

MOT tests analysed

28.2%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2003 London Taxis Int Tx Ii
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Lighting & signalling	19.8%	99
2	Brakes	18.2%	91
3	Suspension	13.0%	65
4	Body, structure & corrosion	12.6%	63
5	Steering	9.0%	45
6	Visibility	8.4%	42

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2003 London Taxis Int Tx Ii
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Integral vehicle structure condition	63
2	Rbt (sp)	59
3	Prescribed areas	57
4	Service brake performance	54
5	Headlamp aim	45
6	Position lamp	37

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2003 London Taxis Int Tx Ii
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	23.6%	118
2	Suspension	21.8%	109
3	Emissions & environmental	21.0%	105
4	Tyres	17.2%	86
5	Steering	14.2%	71
6	Body, structure & corrosion	11.6%	58

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2003 Tx Ii
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
120-150k	32	18.8%
150k+	400	29.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2003 Tx Ii
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Diesel	423	27.4%
Petrol	77	32.5%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2003 Tx Ii
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	235	28.9%
2022	137	29.9%
2023	65	27.7%
2024	42	28.6%

What to check before buying a 2003 Tx Ii

Before buying a 2003 London Taxis Int Tx Ii, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 19.8% of tests for this year.

Lighting & signalling (19.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (18.2% 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 (13.0% 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

How many 2003 London Taxis Int Tx Iis pass their MOT?

71.8% of the 500 2003 London Taxis Int Tx Ii MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2003 London Taxis Int Tx Ii?

Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.8% of tests, followed by brakes (18.2%).

Does the 2003 Tx Ii get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.8% in the 120-150k band to 29.8% in the 150k+ band.

Methodology & source. Based on 500 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.