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AE56 TLZ

2007 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

216,969 mi
Last recorded216,969 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4216,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 TLZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 216,969 miles

oil leak

steering box damp

Fail 15 Dec 2021 216,967 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

steering box damp

Pass 17 Dec 2020 213,037 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 213,036 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 207,496 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 198,285 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 186,535 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 173,022 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 173,015 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 159,811 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 159,803 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s/r wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 147,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Gearbox output shaft weeping ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 136,664 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 124,854 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 116,533 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 116,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

eml light on.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,793 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 103,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 93,582 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 93,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,709 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs inner face looks thin

Fail 27 Jun 2013 52,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs inner face looks thin

Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,067 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 16,312 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 16,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49 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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AE56 TLZ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 in Blue with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 AE56 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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