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2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
408,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush center (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion to nearside rear door shut near step
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Weep of PAS fluid around box.
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Front Oil leak ()
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)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper 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)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE59 AFU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 186,791 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 Silver Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE59 AFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AE59 AFU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 22 October 2009.
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