2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze passed 72.9% of its 310 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (27.0% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in body, structure & corrosion, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — body, structure & corrosion (15.5%) and lighting & signalling (12.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are integral vehicle structure condition, prescribed areas and component mounting prescribed areas — integral vehicle structure condition alone was recorded 59 times.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 19.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 31.9% in 2021 to 19.4% in 2024, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.5% | 48 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 12.6% | 39 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.7% | 30 |
| 4 | Brakes | 8.7% | 27 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 6.5% | 20 |
| 6 | Steering | 5.8% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 59 |
| 2 | Prescribed areas | 37 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 23 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 14 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 12 |
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 | 19.4% | 60 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.4% | 60 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.7% | 58 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 17.7% | 55 |
| 5 | Steering | 14.2% | 44 |
| 6 | Tyres | 11.9% | 37 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 150k+ | 271 | 29.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 141 | 31.9% |
| 2022 | 70 | 27.1% |
| 2023 | 48 | 18.8% |
| 2024 | 31 | 19.4% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Tx1 Bronze
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: body, structure & corrosion accounted for 15.5% of tests. Start there.
- Body, structure & corrosion (15.5% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Lighting & signalling (12.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.7% 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 2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronzes pass their MOT?
72.9% of the 310 2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze?
Body, structure & corrosion, recorded in 15.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (12.6%).
Methodology & source. Based on 310 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.