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BD09 KLL

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Grey Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

177,891 mi
Last recorded177,891 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 KLL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 177,891 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 168,374 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 168,311 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2024 164,119 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 156,656 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive near oil cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 156,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive near oil cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 151,710 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 151,663 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 139,258 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 139,209 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 128,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm pins/bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm pins/bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,625 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 96,264 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,073 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 90,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,969 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,299 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 75,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,082 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 549,354 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,103 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 17,121 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 6,945 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail in n/s front tyre. o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 121 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 95 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 156,881 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 141,144 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 111,902 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 107,447 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 107,441 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 107,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,046 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 37 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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BD09 KLL is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Grey with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

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 BD09 KLL, 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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BD09 KLL is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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