MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
267,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
NO MILEAGE DISPLAY
WEAR N/S/F TYRE
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
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Spare tyre defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wear front brake discs
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 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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