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BF09 TXB

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

White Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests48 (27 pass, 21 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

364,432 mi
Last recorded364,432 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 TXB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

27 pass 21 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 364,432 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 364,424 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 360,102 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 360,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 351,823 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 351,798 miles

Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Track rod end nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 347,472 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 347,430 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 337,321 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 337,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower inner Sill Corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 333,307 miles

Rear No Reverse Light

Pass 11 Nov 2022 326,475 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 326,467 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 320,415 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 320,372 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 313,099 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 313,017 miles

Central Steering linkage fouling Centre bar (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 305,687 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 305,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle sub frame (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 291,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 291,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 285,943 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 285,897 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 273,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 273,107 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 257,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2018 257,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 245,230 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 245,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2017 236,348 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 236,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 218,524 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 218,515 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 203,386 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 203,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 184,564 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 184,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 173,455 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2015 173,444 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 157,627 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 157,591 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 146,434 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 146,372 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 136,456 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 104,983 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,874 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,213 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 13,175 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 TXB is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in White with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TXB, 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 TXB is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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