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BJ58 PXX

2008 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests46 (28 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

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

RegistrationBJ58 PXX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

28 pass 18 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025
Fail 10 Dec 2025

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2025

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025
Fail 30 Jun 2025

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025
Pass 4 Jul 2024
Fail 3 Jul 2024

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023
Pass 4 Jul 2023
Pass 7 Dec 2022
Fail 7 Dec 2022

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

Offside C Post corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021
Fail 7 Dec 2021

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

Offside Front Brake disc insecure bolt not secure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 273,128 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 254,252 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure at rear cross member (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 240,634 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 229,244 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks under bonnet (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018
Fail 2 Jul 2018 213,410 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 200,737 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 200,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2017

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end 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)

Steering system excessively tight on right turn (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 177,495 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 177,458 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 166,629 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight right lock (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 166,619 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering system slightly tight right lock (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 152,990 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 152,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling subrame. (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,994 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 118,954 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 103,242 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,475 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,466 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011
Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,881 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 11,699 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 44 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 PXX is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PXX, 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 PXX is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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