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AE59 AHO

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

297,720 mi
Last recorded297,720 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 AHO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 297,720 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 289,119 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 280,484 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 271,889 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 10 Jun 2024 261,079 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 251,081 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain testable Items

Pass 14 Jun 2023 239,441 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 228,126 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 212,893 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 212,630 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 201,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 185,824 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 177,178 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 167,960 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 161,354 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 149,132 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 143,209 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 143,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 128,499 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 116,267 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 102,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 90,527 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,300 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,841 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2015 82,851 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play

Slight play in steering system

Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,677 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,725 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,054 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 71,049 miles

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

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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AE59 AHO is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 185,331 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 AE59 AHO, 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 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE59 AHO registered?

AE59 AHO is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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The MOT history for AE59 AHO shows 29 tests with a 89.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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