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AE59 AKP

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Grey Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

227,711 mi
Last recorded227,711 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 227,711 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 217,746 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 215,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 210,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 205,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 194,029 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 194,029 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 189,083 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 189,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Visual below 1.5 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2017 181,045 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 181,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 178,514 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 171,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 162,812 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 148,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 134,480 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 120,199 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 120,199 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 107,020 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,096 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 94,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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 AKP is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Grey with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AKP, 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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How do I check the history of AE59 AKP?

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What year was AE59 AKP registered?

AE59 AKP is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AE59 AKP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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