Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver?

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 2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver?

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 2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver?

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.

How many 2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

30% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver reliable?

Based on MOT data from 100 vehicles, the 2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.4%, 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 2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver?

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 Silver (2002)

100 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.4% first-time pass rate

2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver

CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The TX1's 72.4% first-time pass rate falls 7.6 points below the UK average, and that's compounded by a concerning 30% of vehicles having recorded dangerous defects—well above the typical threshold for buyer worry. This is a taxi that's been worked hard and will demand close scrutiny before purchase.

These cabs average 349,000 miles, which is high even for their age, and owners face an average of 4.55 failures per test plus 16.9 advisories, indicating persistent wear across multiple systems. Before committing, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the suspension, brakes, and engine bay—this is a vehicle that's been driven into the ground by professionals.

We have limited data for the 2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

30%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.55

Over 15.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

349k

Middle half: 300k–394k

For context

These stats describe 100 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 100 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 30% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	98	72.6%	4.43

Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver 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.

349,322

typical

300,001

low mileage

394,398

high mileage

Half of all 2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver vehicles fall between 300,001 and 394,398 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 300,001 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.

✓ 300,001–394,398 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silvers sit.

⚠ Over 532,437 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silver — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 11% of 2002 London Taxis Int Tx1 Silvers are still active.

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (11% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
* 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

15.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.55

Avg failures per vehicle

16.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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