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AE09 FFV

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

383,684 mi
Last recorded383,684 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 FFV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 383,684 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 349,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 341,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 331,727 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 322,210 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 311,198 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 300,193 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 290,633 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 278,148 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 261,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 261,248 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 216,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 216,124 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 195,880 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 169,444 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 FFV is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FFV, 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 FFV registered?

AE09 FFV is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is AE09 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 FFV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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