Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles, the 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto (2001)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75% first-time pass rate

2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2001 TX1 is a reliability concern: only 26.2% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, and these vehicles rack up an average of 0.84 failures per test. The dangerous defect rate sits at 4.9%, which is reassuringly low, but the median CarHunch score of 40 reflects the chronic wear you'd expect from a taxi that's done 372,000 miles on the clock.

These cabs have genuinely high mileage for their age, yet they still average 2.2 advisories per test—mostly minor wear rather than catastrophic breakdown. If you're considering one, budget heavily for maintenance and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the gearbox, suspension and steering, which typically absorb the punishment of London's stop-start driving.

We have limited data for the 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

75%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

4.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.84

Over 3.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

372k

Middle half: 306k–428k

For context

These stats describe 103 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

372,426

typical

306,291

low mileage

428,002

high mileage

Half of all 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto vehicles fall between 306,291 and 428,002 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 306,291 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 306,291–428,002 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Autos sit.

⚠ Over 577,802 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Auto — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 54% of 2001 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze Autos are still active.

13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 — 54% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2022.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.84

Avg failures per vehicle

2.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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