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SF09 LTX

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

324,948 mi
Last recorded324,948 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze216,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 LTX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 324,948 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 324,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 314,974 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 314,969 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking around injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 305,142 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 305,142 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 296,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 285,043 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 271,436 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured light out put slightly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 260,659 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 260,613 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper ball joint lock tab not correctly folded over

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 247,369 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 247,368 miles

Fuel pipe insecure o/s/f chassis point (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 223,082 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 222,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 199,835 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks and scuffs on wall of tyre

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 199,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks and scuffs on wall of tyre

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 176,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake servo hose imploded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 176,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported weld broke at front pipe flange weld (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake servo hose imploded

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 152,476 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 114,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,460 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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SF09 LTX is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LTX, 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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SF09 LTX is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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