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BF09 TXL

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Silver Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,700 mi
Last recorded38,700 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 TXL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 38,700 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 38,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high both o/s & n/s headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm severe inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 11,755 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 11,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 200,559 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 200,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 179,869 miles

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

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 27 May 2016 179,867 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 22 May 2015 155,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 TXL is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Silver with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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