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BF09 TXG

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

340,354 mi
Last recorded340,354 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 TXG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 340,354 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside and nearside inner sills repaired and painted with under sealant (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 402,035 miles

Coil spring corroded all,some corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play in seat back and base

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm "centre "bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 381,817 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 381,757 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn prop bearing worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering joint that goes into steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre,inner sill rotted/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 363,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush ,slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front dip beam pattern poor,bulb not quite seated correctly

Offside Rear park brake lower effort

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and outriggers corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 425,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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 TXG is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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