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AE57 CFG

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

358,176 mi
Last recorded358,176 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 CFG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 358,176 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 351,028 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 351,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 347,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 346,973 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 342,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 342,613 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 338,348 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 333,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 335,421 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 333,218 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 310,796 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 310,790 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 280,660 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 280,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot area (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 256,582 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 256,573 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 223,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 209,039 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 158,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 120,802 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 48,348 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,122 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,213 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 36,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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AE57 CFG is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Blue with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 190,038 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 AE57 CFG, 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 18 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE57 CFG is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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