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BG08 KFN

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests38 (24 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

277,132 mi
Last recorded277,132 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KFN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

24 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 277,132 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front seat belt catch broken

Pass 19 Feb 2019 270,848 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 270,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 265,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 256,453 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 249,137 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 248,510 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Bumper insecure ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 240,601 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 230,422 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 222,457 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 214,999 miles

osr tyre worn rear silencer rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2016 214,996 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both inner and outer (2.2.B.1f)

osr tyre worn rear silencer rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2016 205,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 205,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 197,995 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 191,781 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 191,781 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 187,570 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 184,568 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 177,888 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Nov 2014
Fail 29 Oct 2014

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 163,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2014 163,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 157,379 miles

slight bulge in nsr tyre wall

Fail 11 Mar 2014 157,379 miles

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

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

slight bulge in nsr tyre wall

Pass 7 Nov 2013 150,568 miles

some play in stearing joints centre exaust rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2013 144,069 miles

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

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

noise in rear diff

o/s/f seat belt stork cover missing

Fail 21 Jun 2013 144,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

noise in rear diff

o/s/f seat belt stork cover missing

Pass 16 Jun 2012 120,174 miles

Greese evident around centre propeller shaft coupling

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,783 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oils leaking onto exhaust

Fail 23 Jun 2011 90,710 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oils leaking onto exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,375 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2010 61,375 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

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

Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Fail 12 Jun 2009 32,238 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,238 miles

Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2008 176 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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BG08 KFN is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 190,038 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 BG08 KFN, 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 18 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG08 KFN is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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