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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))
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))
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
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))
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
Rear No Reverse Light
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))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
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))
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
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
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)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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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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