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AE09 FFB

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Silver Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

308,479 mi
Last recorded308,479 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 FFB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 308,479 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 307,402 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 295,344 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 280,879 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 261,593 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 242,053 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 235,685 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 233,983 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 228,677 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 228,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 218,700 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 208,895 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 199,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 188,344 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 176,671 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 165,958 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 153,461 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 141,979 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 130,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 119,862 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 105,815 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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AE09 FFB is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Silver with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 185,331 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE09 FFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE09 FFB registered?

AE09 FFB is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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