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AE57 CFO

2007 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

319,411 mi
Last recorded319,411 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4216,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 CFO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 319,411 miles

Offside Front brake bind

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

eml light on

Fail 14 Aug 2023 319,384 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill @ body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 18 Aug 2021 311,721 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 383,777 miles

Coil spring corroded os ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 378,013 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 372,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 361,835 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 361,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side back to front as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 348,204 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 347,773 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes in trailing arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 336,319 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 335,993 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced crossmember/ crash bar (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 323,786 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 323,579 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 309,872 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 296,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 282,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 270,004 miles

oil leak

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 8 Sep 2015 258,681 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 245,849 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 245,546 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 233,540 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 233,053 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 220,501 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 206,359 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 190,609 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 190,042 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 175,638 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 161,462 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 155,578 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 148,329 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 126,655 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 100,088 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,849 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,884 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,697 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 17,469 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 CFO is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

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 AE57 CFO, 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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AE57 CFO is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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