BF61 YAU

2011 LONDON TAXIS INT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LONDON TAXIS INT
Year
2011
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
2499 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 October 2025
Last recorded mileage
93,518 mi

AI verdict AVOID 26/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2011 London Taxis Int has 20 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 93,518 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, including a significant drop in recent years, raising serious concerns about its past and current condition.

The mileage shows a significant drop from 343,401 miles in June 2023 to 345,923 miles in July 2024, indicating a major change in usage or potential odometer issues.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Brakes failed on 2023-06-01, indicating a severe safety hazard.
  • MOT GAPS: No valid MOT from 2014-05-21 to 2015-05-14, and again from 2023-06-01 to 2024-07-31.
  • Recurring Major Failures: Suspension, brakes, and steering all show repeated failures and advisories.
  • Mileage Anomalies: A 13-year gap in MOT validity and a 13,000-mile drop in recent years are highly suspicious.

Working in its favour

  • 33 Prior Advisor Entries: The vehicle has a comprehensive history of advisory notes, indicating a responsive owner.
  • Immediate Retests: Most failures were immediately rectified, suggesting the owner addressed issues promptly.
  • Consistent Mileage: Despite anomalies, the vehicle has consistently covered high annual mileage since registration.
  • No Recent Major Failures: The most recent MOT pass in October 2024 was after addressing significant issues.

Mileage history

May 2014: 93,518 mi PASSMay 2014: 93,518 mi FAILMay 2015: 130,391 mi PASSMay 2016: 165,221 mi FAILJun 2016: 165,237 mi PASSMay 2017: 214,865 mi FAILJun 2017: 215,926 mi PASSMay 2018: 248,620 mi PASSJun 2019: 282,136 mi PASSMay 2020: 296,284 mi FAILMay 2020: 296,284 mi PASSMay 2021: 308,586 mi FAILJun 2021: 309,358 mi PASSMay 2022: 327,783 mi FAILMay 2022: 327,784 mi PASSJun 2023: 343,401 mi FAILJun 2023: 343,164 mi PASSJul 2024: 345,923 mi FAILOct 2024: 345,925 mi FAILOct 2024: 345,927 mi PASS346k220k94kMay 2014Oct 2024

MOT test history — 11/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2014 PASS 93,518 mi
USER ENTERED o/s/r-n/s/r suspension bump stops deterioted
May 2014 FAIL 93,518 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
USER ENTERED o/s/r-n/s/r suspension bump stops deterioted
May 2015 PASS 130,391 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
May 2016 FAIL 165,221 mi
FAIL Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack (2.2.C.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Coolent leak
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Steering rack has slighty play in inner rack joints
Jun 2016 PASS 165,237 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Coolent leak
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Steering rack has slighty play in inner rack joints
May 2017 FAIL 214,865 mi
ADVISORY wheel covers fitted
FAIL Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Nearside n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted
ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY slight distortion noted to rear brakes
Jun 2017 PASS 215,926 mi
ADVISORY wheel covers fitted
ADVISORY Nearside n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted
ADVISORY Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY slight distortion noted to rear brakes
May 2018 PASS 248,620 mi
ADVISORY n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted
Jun 2019 PASS 282,136 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
May 2020 FAIL 296,284 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear handbrake efficiency 16%my require adjustment or repair
May 2020 PASS 296,284 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear handbrake efficiency 16%my require adjustment or repair
May 2021 FAIL 308,586 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Jun 2021 PASS 309,358 mi
ADVISORY Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
May 2022 FAIL 327,783 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2022 PASS 327,784 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY parking brake performance just within required limit [18
ADVISORY parking brake performance just within required limits [18%]may require adjustment or repair.
Jun 2023 FAIL 343,401 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged belt twisted but functional (7.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osr torsion bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension front bushes beginning to perish / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY engine oil leak
Jun 2023 PASS 343,164 mi
ADVISORY rear indicators discoloured
ADVISORY Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged belt twisted but functional
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension front bushes beginning to perish / worn
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2024 FAIL 345,923 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 FAIL 345,925 mi
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Oct 2024 PASS 345,927 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF61 YAU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.