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AE59 AKU

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

240,395 mi
Last recorded240,395 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 240,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 227,471 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 216,952 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 211,329 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 198,096 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 198,096 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 191,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 174,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 163,652 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 149,003 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 149,003 miles

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 137,139 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 137,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 123,888 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 123,660 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 115,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 103,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,246 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,901 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,465 miles

advise slight play to near side front wheel bearing

off side front fog glass cracked

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 AKU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AKU, 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 AKU registered?

AE59 AKU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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