MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
305,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cab mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tracking bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tracking bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?
Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MF09 BVE is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 216,608 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF09 BVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of MF09 BVE?
You can check the full history of MF09 BVE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MF09 BVE registered?
MF09 BVE is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 11 March 2009.
Is MF09 BVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for MF09 BVE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MF09 BVE have outstanding finance?
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