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BF59 EZK

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

223,964 mi
Last recorded223,964 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze216,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EZK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 223,964 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 214,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 214,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 203,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 194,571 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 190,476 miles

Surface corrosion to chassis members

Pass 20 Aug 2019 182,186 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body mountings - corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails - at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 167,654 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 153,930 miles

Oil leak ()

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

corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 16 Aug 2016 141,886 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 141,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 126,720 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 EZK is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EZK, 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 EZK is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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