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ML59 HLU

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

418,616 mi
Last recorded418,616 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze216,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 HLU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 418,616 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 414,666 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 414,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 402,049 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 401,874 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 376,756 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 341,312 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 341,292 miles

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 295,723 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 249,816 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 249,562 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 205,559 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 160,158 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 107,640 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 107,474 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,249 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze?

Based on 2,102 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
24,382
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Headlamp aim too high 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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ML59 HLU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML59 HLU, 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.

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ML59 HLU is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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