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AE59 AKZ

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

354,870 mi
Last recorded354,870 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 354,870 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

corrosion throughout

Fail 15 Nov 2021 354,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate missing in window (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion throughout

Pass 22 Oct 2020 354,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 354,228 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 341,568 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 341,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 326,465 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 326,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Prop shaft likely to become detached Cv worn to excess (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 311,173 miles

Engine has noise from front

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 May 2018 288,057 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 288,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rubber matting has come out between chassis and body

Pass 15 Nov 2017 266,981 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 266,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 245,948 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 226,405 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 206,826 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 187,969 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 187,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 169,870 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 152,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 134,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 116,764 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 AKZ is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AKZ, 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 AKZ is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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