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BG08 KJF

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026
Pass 10 Dec 2025
Pass 17 Jun 2025
Pass 4 Dec 2024 278,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024
Fail 18 Jun 2024 275,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023
Pass 14 Jun 2023
Pass 14 Dec 2022
Pass 24 Jun 2022
Fail 21 Jun 2022

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 230,893 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018
Pass 18 Jun 2018
Pass 13 Dec 2017
Fail 13 Dec 2017 218,947 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 187,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 170,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 155,973 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2015 137,917 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 122,241 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,320 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 98,280 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 98,255 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 88,906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,993 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 63,935 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,845 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009
Pass 26 Jun 2008 148 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 KJF is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJF, 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 KJF is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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