Pass rate, every year
76.6% Around average
252 tests across 2 model years, 2000–2001.
−4.4 pts vs the national average
London Taxis Int TX1 Silver MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics
Best year to buy
2000 84.6%
The strongest of the 2 years on record. See the 2000 page →
Worst year to buy
2001 73.8%
10.8 points below the 2000 peak. See the 2001 page →
The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver MOT pass rate is 76.6%, −4.4 percentage points below the UK average. That is 252 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2000 and 2001. This page lists the most common London Taxis Int TX1 Silver MOT failures by category, names the best and worst model years, and finishes with a pre-MOT checklist you can run at home.
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London Taxis Int TX1 Silver MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average
The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver passed on its first attempt in 71.2%, and its overall record sits −4.4 percentage points below the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver in the 2023–2025 data: 252 tests across 2 model years (2000–2001). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.
| Measure | This model |
|---|---|
| Tests analysed | 252 |
| Overall pass rate | 76.6% |
| Passed on first attempt | 71.2% |
| Average mileage at test | 178,002 mi |
| Model years covered | 2000–2001 (2 years) |
| Versus UK national average | −4.4 pts below |
Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.
Most Common London Taxis Int TX1 Silver MOT Problems by Failure Category
Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, the Suspension section leads the record — the breakdown below shows where the recorded failures cluster, then the exact strings behind the three biggest sections.
| Inspection section | Share of failures |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 29% |
| Steering | 16% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16% |
| Brakes | 16% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 14% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7% |
Shares are over the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.
Suspension
Around 29% of the recorded London Taxis Int TX1 Silver failures fall in the Suspension section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (4.0%), "Ball joint excessively worn" (4.0%), "Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn" (2.0%) among the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver's suspension faults.
Steering
Around 16% of the recorded London Taxis Int TX1 Silver failures fall in the Steering section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Track rod end ball joint has excessive play" (2.4%), "Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of…" (2.0%), "Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt" (1.2%) among the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver's steering faults.
Body, chassis, structure
Around 16% of the recorded London Taxis Int TX1 Silver failures fall in the Body, chassis, structure section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Integral vehicle structure condition corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced" (6.3%) among the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver's body, chassis, structure faults.
Top Recorded London Taxis Int TX1 Silver DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions
The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver, each with how many of the model's 252 tests it was noted on.
- "Integral vehicle structure condition corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced" (Major) — noted on about 16 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver tests, 6.3% of the model's MOT record.
- "Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements" (Major) — noted on about 11 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver tests, 4.4% of the model's MOT record.
- "Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (Major) — noted on about 10 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver tests, 4.0% of the model's MOT record.
- "Ball joint excessively worn" (Major) — noted on about 10 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver tests, 4.0% of the model's MOT record.
- "Headlamp aim too low" (Major) — noted on about 8 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver tests, 3.2% of the model's MOT record.
- "Prescribed areas prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced" (Major) — noted on about 7 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver tests, 2.8% of the model's MOT record.
Best and Worst London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Model Years by Pass Rate
The strongest London Taxis Int TX1 Silver model year on record is 2000 (84.6% across 65 tests), and the weakest is 2001 (73.8%). The gap between them is 10.8 points. Years with fewer than 50 recorded tests are excluded, so these are the years with enough MOT history to mean something.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 TX1 Silver | 187 | 73.8% |
| 2000 TX1 Silver | 65 | 84.6% |
Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.
Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Owners
These checks follow this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver.
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corrosion — “integral vehicle structure condition corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”
Look under the sills, around the jacking points and where the suspension mounts meet the body. Flaking, holed or crumbly metal fails; a brown stain on sound metal does not.
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the suspension joints — “ball joint excessively worn”
With the car parked on level ground, rock the top of each front wheel in and out while someone watches the suspension arm. Clunks, or rubber boots split and greasy, are what testers record here.
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the lights — “headlamp aim too low”
Switch everything on and walk round the car: both headlamps on dip and main, every indicator, both brake lights, reverse, fog and the two number-plate lamps. A bulb is a few pounds and a five-minute job.
Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions: London Taxis Int TX1 Silver MOT & Reliability
What is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver MOT pass rate?
76.6% of the 252 recorded London Taxis Int TX1 Silver MOT tests ended in a pass, −4.4 percentage points below the national average. 71.2% of those passed on the first attempt.
Which London Taxis Int TX1 Silver model years pass the MOT most often?
2000 is the strongest London Taxis Int TX1 Silver year on record at 84.6%, while 2001 is the weakest at 73.8%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.
What are the most common London Taxis Int TX1 Silver MOT failures?
The most recorded London Taxis Int TX1 Silver failures are "Integral vehicle structure condition corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced" and "Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements" — together around 11% of tests, mostly in the Body, chassis, structure section.