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ML59 HLX

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

442,042 mi
Last recorded442,042 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze216,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 HLX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 442,042 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 427,947 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 416,594 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 399,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes up to rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 390,319 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 390,318 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced UPPER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 379,755 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 372,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 360,462 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 346,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 331,900 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 72,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,152 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 HLX is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLX, 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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What year was ML59 HLX registered?

ML59 HLX is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for ML59 HLX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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