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LM59 FJP

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

224,196 mi
Last recorded224,196 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto147,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 FJP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 224,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 203,968 miles

Nearside Front wiper slight smear

Offside Front wiper slight smear

Pass 7 Mar 2024 181,092 miles

Central Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 181,079 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns off when rear fog lamp turns on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Central Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023
Pass 16 Mar 2022 146,929 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 121,726 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 114,160 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 112,164 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 112,164 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,085 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 109,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 106,080 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,725 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,595 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 95,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,774 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,061 miles

Nearside Front oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,540 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,546 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,683 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 58,683 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,026 miles

Oil leak

slight movement in both front top wishbone bushes

Fail 28 Oct 2013 53,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Oil leak

slight movement in both front top wishbone bushes

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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LM59 FJP is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM59 FJP, 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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LM59 FJP is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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