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BF09 TXO

2009 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

312,279 mi
Last recorded312,279 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4185,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 TXO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 312,279 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 303,467 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 295,151 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 292,655 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 292,655 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2020 277,697 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 234,274 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 224,685 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 224,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 214,117 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 214,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 202,487 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 191,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 180,662 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 170,509 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 159,146 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 149,170 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 138,576 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 126,756 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 114,505 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 113,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,470 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 102,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 88,475 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,556 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 76,007 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 64,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,822 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,878 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 36,878 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,478 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 TXO is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 in Blue with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 TXO, 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 TXO is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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