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BG08 KFR

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

407,364 mi
Last recorded407,364 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KFR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 407,364 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 407,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 378,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 352,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 324,044 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 323,950 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 295,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 278,787 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 262,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 238,984 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 213,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 195,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 167,901 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 112,670 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,415 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,976 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,587 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 KFR is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BG08 KFR, 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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What year was BG08 KFR registered?

BG08 KFR is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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