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LR09 UHS

2009 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

359,093 mi
Last recorded359,093 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int FX4143,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 UHS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 359,093 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 330,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 324,383 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 324,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 242,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 233,275 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 224,388 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 214,862 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 204,834 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 204,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 195,217 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 195,217 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 185,645 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 175,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015
Pass 9 Mar 2015

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 143,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014
Pass 12 Sep 2013 118,397 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 104,878 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,878 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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LR09 UHS is a 2009 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LR09 UHS, 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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LR09 UHS is a 2009 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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