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AE09 FGU

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,041 mi
Last recorded110,041 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 FGU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 110,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front suspension bump stop wrongway round

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

oil leak ?

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2021 110,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front suspension bump stop wrongway round

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

oil leak ?

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 79,032 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 78,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Strong advise: most bellhousing bolts missing.

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 40,732 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch holed in a non structural area, repair recommended. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 40,651 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch holed in a non structural area, repair recommended. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 16,377 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 5,283 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 251,252 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 237,475 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 225,855 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 216,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 205,812 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 196,100 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 183,660 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 165,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 146,354 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 FGU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FGU, 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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AE09 FGU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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