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AE59 AKK

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Grey Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

293,840 mi
Last recorded293,840 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 AKK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 293,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 282,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024
Pass 4 Apr 2023 255,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 241,704 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 241,704 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 231,847 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 231,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing T/R/End pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 230,322 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 230,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 223,283 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 223,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 215,858 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 215,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 212,294 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 212,294 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 204,893 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 195,590 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 183,057 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 183,057 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 171,986 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 171,986 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 162,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 155,283 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 155,283 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 150,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 146,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 138,682 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 131,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 122,260 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 113,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,095 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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AE59 AKK is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Grey with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 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 AE59 AKK, 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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AE59 AKK is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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