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LM59 FKG

2009 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

240,599 mi
Last recorded240,599 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int FX4143,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 FKG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc
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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 240,599 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 226,864 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 226,779 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 220,147 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 220,103 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported under bonnet. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 213,148 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 205,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 195,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 184,672 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 184,626 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 179,284 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 169,442 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 169,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 169,026 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 161,508 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 152,796 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 152,796 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 146,894 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 141,283 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 135,507 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 133,848 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 122,266 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,517 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,047 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,627 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 64,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,688 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,276 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,239 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 19,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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LM59 FKG is a 2009 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int FX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 143,208 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM59 FKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM59 FKG registered?

LM59 FKG is a 2009 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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