MOT Status
ValidMileage
270,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm"centre" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working and switch not illuminating (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm"centre" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
both rear number plate lights dim(paint overspray
Nearside Rear Lower hub/axle damp with oil
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis by wheel arch rotted through (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering joint attached to steering box drop arm excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake slower to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis by wheel arch excessive corrosion bending to the touch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower hub/axle damp with oil
Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre has nail/and has low tread ()
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre has nail/and has low tread ()
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
advise brake pedal travel
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?
Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF09 TWX is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 TWX, 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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What year was BF09 TWX registered?
BF09 TWX is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 March 2009.
Is BF09 TWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF09 TWX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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