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BF09 TWN

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,134 mi
Last recorded238,134 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 238,134 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 221,645 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 221,643 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 203,758 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 203,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 184,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 159,199 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 130,807 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 130,807 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TWN is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF09 TWN registered?

BF09 TWN is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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