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ES59 CMS

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,428 mi
Last recorded209,428 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto147,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES59 CMS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 209,428 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 201,821 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 201,796 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear slam panel ( needs the box section changing ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 201,770 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear slam panel ( needs the box section changing ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 182,724 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 182,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 163,184 miles

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed lift in hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 162,994 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stay broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 162,832 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side only 5% requirement is 16% (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stay broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 161,225 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 161,225 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 133,839 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 135,835 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Ball joint on cross rod attachment on steering box drop arm has excessive play (marked with chalk) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 112,288 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 112,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wipers not parking in correct position. (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 111,380 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,524 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,755 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 95,755 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,341 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 79,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,734 miles

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2013 68,658 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,168 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,290 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 32,603 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,259 miles

oil leak from around engine and gear box

Fail 20 Sep 2011 32,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs lipped/worn

oil leak from around engine and gear box

oil leak from turbo pipe

Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,766 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,928 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?

Based on 2,660 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
20,246
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 48
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 46
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ES59 CMS is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 147,431 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 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ES59 CMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ES59 CMS is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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