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BF09 TWM

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests43 (26 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate60.5%

Mileage

598,267 mi
Last recorded598,267 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 TWM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

26 pass 17 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 598,267 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 598,191 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 588,218 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 584,951 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 584,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2025 579,935 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 579,906 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 569,055 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 568,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 558,613 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 558,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 545,710 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 535,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 535,079 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s sill. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s sill. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 521,699 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 521,694 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 1.50. reading 3.00 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 510,317 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 510,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage loose Nut missing from outside (7.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 481,413 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat belt twisted

Fail 14 Jan 2021 481,343 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all Subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear passenger seat belt twisted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 470,969 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 470,963 miles

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all sub frame bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 451,283 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2019 451,276 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel arch's corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 429,621 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering slightly tight

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 413,040 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2018 385,842 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 385,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 363,379 miles

Coolant low

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber bush slightly loose

Pass 12 Jan 2017 338,993 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 338,965 miles

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

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 309,380 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 282,606 miles

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

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 258,876 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 258,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 240,882 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 217,922 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 217,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 195,933 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 160,795 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 160,758 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2012 122,236 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 122,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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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BF09 TWM is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.5%.

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 BF09 TWM, 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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BF09 TWM is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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