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AE56 TMZ

2007 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests46 (32 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

532,341 mi
Last recorded532,341 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4216,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

32 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 532,341 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 521,318 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 521,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure brake cable retaining clip missing (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake adjuster rod (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 508,232 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 495,090 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 495,080 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 476,693 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside trailing arm. Rear upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 460,471 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 446,222 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 446,076 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Near fuel pipe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 436,124 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 436,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 432,801 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 432,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 421,261 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 402,709 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 385,004 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 366,709 miles

Nearside Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 349,232 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 349,222 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device missing Cable split pin. (3.5.1l)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 332,395 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 332,366 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 314,893 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 297,333 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 281,143 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 281,135 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 264,734 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 250,712 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 232,538 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 232,940 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 216,556 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 216,542 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 199,542 miles

brake fluid spill from brake work not clean up properly!!!!

Fail 5 Feb 2013 199,477 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 181,390 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 165,767 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 165,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s/f bump stop clearance

n/s/f washer jets not working properly

propshaft joints worn

Pass 3 Aug 2011 149,298 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 149,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 122,350 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 122,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 100,187 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,229 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,864 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,917 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 TMZ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TMZ, 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 TMZ is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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