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BJ58 PXK

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Silver Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests42 (28 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

358,579 mi
Last recorded358,579 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4190,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 PXK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

28 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 358,579 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 353,328 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 353,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 347,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 343,576 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 343,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 337,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 332,312 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 332,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 327,107 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 315,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 315,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 303,383 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 303,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 288,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 288,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Sub-frame (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 268,914 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 268,823 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 258,837 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 258,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 245,550 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 236,491 miles

EML light on.

Oil leak around engine. ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 225,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 214,095 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 200,050 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 184,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 165,157 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 165,146 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 150,196 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 135,811 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 121,337 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 121,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,804 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 100,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,364 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 51,326 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,829 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK WORN!!!

Fail 10 Oct 2011 23,821 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 1,366 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2009 28,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 53 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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BJ58 PXK is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Silver with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ58 PXK, 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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BJ58 PXK is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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