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LS09 PJY

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

406,759 mi
Last recorded406,759 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto186,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 PJY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 406,759 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 390,519 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 373,354 miles

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also low in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 372,352 miles

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

NSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also low in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 315,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 315,129 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 315,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 315,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 310,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 301,350 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 301,281 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018
Fail 17 Dec 2018

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 269,637 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 253,977 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 235,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 230,255 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016
Pass 7 Jun 2016 228,880 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 228,880 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 216,188 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 216,188 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 188,016 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 188,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 178,635 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 155,863 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto?

Based on 3,757 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
19,373
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 80
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Registration plate lamp not working 63
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
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LS09 PJY is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 186,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS09 PJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS09 PJY is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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