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BF59 EYB

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

244,021 mi
Last recorded244,021 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze216,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EYB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 244,021 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 244,019 miles

Central Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 230,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 227,368 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 217,608 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 205,670 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 163,656 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,858 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,431 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 85,313 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f and o/s/r tyres (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,770 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,384 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,357 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,040 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 22,029 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 3,918 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,512 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?

Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
24,382
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Headlamp aim too high 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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BF59 EYB is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 216,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF59 EYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF59 EYB is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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