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BF59 FAM

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

335,441 mi
Last recorded335,441 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto147,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FAM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 335,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 324,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 317,368 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 309,331 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 301,027 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 294,114 miles

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm STEERING IDLER (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 294,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 294,001 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 294,001 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 298,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 271,714 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 252,507 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 247,193 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 218,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 3,157 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?

Based on 2,660 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
20,246
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 48
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 46
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BF59 FAM is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 147,431 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF59 FAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF59 FAM is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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