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AE56 TKZ

2007 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

434,677 mi
Last recorded434,677 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4216,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 TKZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 434,677 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to flexible hose failure. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill several locations. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body cross member as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting In wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn As marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated pattern (dull). (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill several locations. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting In 2 places in arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within boot area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Sills corroded (plastic panels covering).

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE: ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 424,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 424,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 416,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 390,885 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 358,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 326,092 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

off side rear Tyre worn near tread depth limit

Pass 30 Aug 2014 294,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 260,684 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front idler slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2012 232,119 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 232,118 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2011 208,048 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 169,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 125,762 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,007 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 62,598 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Drivers seat nearside arm rest is loose.

Nearside headlight,centre of lense is starting to discolour.

Offside front tyre is cut to the cord layer.

Offside headlight,centre of lense is discoloured.

Passenger compartment, nearside interior ceiling light does not work.

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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AE56 TKZ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 216,492 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 AE56 TKZ, 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 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE56 TKZ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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