MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
475,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Emissions plate removed.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering column bush is noisy.
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis legs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced In boot. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seam in arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed in 3 places. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seam in arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Emissions plate removed.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering column bush is noisy.
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis legs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. STRONG ADVISE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coolant leak.
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch seam. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. STRONG ADVISE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Emissions not tested Turbo severe leak, turbo obviously inducting oil, not safe to rev. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine Several locations but serious oil leak from turbo. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. STRONG ADVISE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coolant leak.
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch seam. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. STRONG ADVISE. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel both rear shockabsorbers (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)
Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel both rear shockabsorbers (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)
both rear shockabsorbers slightly weak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
prop shaft bearing worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front tyres wearing inner edges
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BD09 KLV is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 BD09 KLV, 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 KLV is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 16 July 2009.
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