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BD09 KMU

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

325,268 mi
Last recorded325,268 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 KMU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 325,268 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 325,212 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 308,084 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 308,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 295,322 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 273,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Park brake only just me requirements, may need adjustment

Pass 9 Jan 2019 254,834 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 236,496 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 218,897 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 202,823 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 184,937 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 164,979 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 164,950 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 148,770 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 148,749 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 130,986 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 130,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 112,779 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 112,765 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,580 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 95,667 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 70,781 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 70,746 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 47,361 miles

Offside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

front brake pads braking up slighty

Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 1,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 1,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 39 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 KMU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KMU, 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 KMU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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