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AE09 FGO

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

181,720 mi
Last recorded181,720 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 181,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 177,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 177,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 171,245 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2021 160,093 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 138,547 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 138,059 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 136,721 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 136,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached tightened (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 133,510 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 133,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 131,766 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 128,213 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 124,608 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 124,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017
Pass 5 Dec 2016
Fail 5 Dec 2016

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016
Pass 4 Dec 2015 116,730 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 111,819 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,901 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 101,148 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,604 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 90,912 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 May 2013 90,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FGO is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

AE09 FGO is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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