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AE09 FHJ

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,614 mi
Last recorded156,614 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 FHJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 156,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 156,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 153,551 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 153,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 149,614 miles

VIN PLATE FADING +N/S/F WHEEL BEARING HAS PLAY +O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Fail 15 Nov 2019 149,614 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

VIN PLATE FADING +N/S/F WHEEL BEARING HAS PLAY +O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 17 Jun 2019 145,180 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 141,187 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 138,856 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 138,853 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 134,336 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 134,336 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 131,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 128,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 125,116 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 121,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 116,051 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 116,051 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 110,270 miles
Fail 19 May 2014

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014
Pass 13 Nov 2013 93,127 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 84,309 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre 3mm in center

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 FHJ is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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