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BF09 TXK

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

267,374 mi
Last recorded267,374 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 TXK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 267,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 257,071 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Anchor bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 257,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure Lower bush loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Lower bush loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty Tell tale constantly on (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Anchor bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2017 242,850 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 224,774 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 224,766 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 206,213 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 206,165 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 182,503 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 154,630 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 166,903 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 150,405 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 150,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 135,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 135,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014

NO MILEAGE DISPLAY

WEAR N/S/F TYRE

Fail 21 May 2014

NO MILEAGE DISPLAY

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

WEAR N/S/F TYRE

Pass 9 Oct 2013 114,456 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2013 104,380 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 94,341 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wear front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,975 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,891 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 TXK is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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