2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 303 MOT tests analysed for the 2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze, the most common recorded failure areas were body, structure & corrosion, lighting & signalling and suspension. Its pass rate of 72.9% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.9%).

Pass rate

303

MOT tests analysed

27.1%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

22.1

Avg age at test (yrs)

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 — 2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Body, structure & corrosion	15.5%	47
2	Lighting & signalling	12.2%	37
3	Suspension	9.2%	28
4	Brakes	8.9%	27
5	Seat belts & restraints	6.3%	19
6	Steering	5.9%	18

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 — 2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Integral vehicle structure condition	57
2	Prescribed areas	37
3	Component mounting prescribed areas	23
4	Headlamp aim	20
5	Rbt (sp)	14
6	Track rod end	12

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Suspension	19.8%	60
2	Brakes	19.8%	60
3	Body, structure & corrosion	19.1%	58
4	Emissions & environmental	18.1%	55
5	Steering	13.9%	42
6	Tyres	12.2%	37

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 — 2000 Tx1 Bronze
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
150k+	269	29.4%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2000 Tx1 Bronze
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	137	31.4%
2022	69	27.5%
2023	47	19.1%
2024	31	19.4%

What to check before buying a 2000 Tx1 Bronze

Before buying a 2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Body, structure & corrosion accounted for 15.5% of tests for this year.

Body, structure & corrosion (15.5% 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+.
Lighting & signalling (12.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Suspension (9.2% 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.

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 2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronzes pass their MOT?

72.9% of the 303 2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.1% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 London Taxis Int Tx1 Bronze?

Body, structure & corrosion, recorded in 15.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (12.2%).

Methodology & source. Based on 303 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.