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SF09 EOJ

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

375,033 mi
Last recorded375,033 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze216,608 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 EOJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 375,033 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 375,033 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 375,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 358,406 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 358,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SF09 EOJ is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SF09 EOJ, 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 SF09 EOJ registered?

SF09 EOJ is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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