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BF09 TWV

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Grey Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

244,318 mi
Last recorded244,318 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 TWV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 244,318 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 226,801 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 206,721 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 206,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 187,332 miles

Nearside Front idler has slight movement at its fixing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 177,063 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 177,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 162,183 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 162,144 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 146,612 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 146,585 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,396 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 106,396 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,139 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 84,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,328 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 33,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46 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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BF09 TWV is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Grey with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF09 TWV, 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 TWV is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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