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AE59 AKX

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

339,863 mi
Last recorded339,863 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 339,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 339,863 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 326,834 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 313,082 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 299,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 290,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 282,686 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 280,600 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 272,328 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 263,656 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 257,530 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 257,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 247,867 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 247,867 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 238,453 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 226,220 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 199,941 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 181,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 162,070 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 AKX is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AKX, 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 AKX is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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