2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze — MOT failures & pass rate

555 MOT tests on the 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze are in this dataset, and 68.8% of them passed. That is 3.8 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.3%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.

Pass rate

555

MOT tests analysed

31.2%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

21.2

Avg age at test (yrs)

What the MOT record shows

No single area dominates — suspension (14.9%) and lighting & signalling (14.8%) 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, component mounting prescribed areas and prescribed areas — integral vehicle structure condition alone was recorded 139 times.

Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 21.1% of tests without failing them.

The trend is worsening — 29.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 39.4% in 2024, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.

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 — 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Suspension	14.9%	83
2	Lighting & signalling	14.8%	82
3	Body, structure & corrosion	14.1%	78
4	Brakes	13.2%	73
5	Steering	11.0%	61
6	Visibility	5.4%	30

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 — 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Integral vehicle structure condition	139
2	Component mounting prescribed areas	69
3	Prescribed areas	66
4	Track rod end	59
5	Headlamp aim	48
6	Pins and bushes	32

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Suspension	21.1%	117
2	Brakes	15.7%	87
3	Steering	11.2%	62
4	Body, structure & corrosion	10.6%	59
5	Tyres	10.6%	59
6	Emissions & environmental	7.8%	43

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 — 2001 Tx1 Bronze
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	31	19.4%
150k+	509	31.8%

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 — 2001 Tx1 Bronze
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Diesel	406	27.1%
Petrol	141	41.8%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2001 Tx1 Bronze
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	214	29.9%
2022	133	27.1%
2023	111	34.2%
2024	71	39.4%

What to check before buying a 2001 Tx1 Bronze

On a 2001 Tx1 Bronze, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.

Suspension (14.9% 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.
Lighting & signalling (14.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Body, structure & corrosion (14.1% 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+.

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 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronzes pass their MOT?

68.8% of the 555 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze?

Suspension, recorded in 14.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.8%).

Does the 2001 Tx1 Bronze get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.4% in the 0-30k band to 31.8% in the 150k+ band.

Methodology & source. Based on 555 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.