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SF09 LUZ

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,596 mi
Last recorded206,596 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze216,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 206,596 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 194,033 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 180,479 miles

both front upper suspension arms have slight play

free play detected at steering

offside rear spring corroded

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,079 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,568 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 85,279 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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 LUZ 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 83.3%.

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 SF09 LUZ, 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 LUZ registered?

SF09 LUZ is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 16 July 2009.

Is SF09 LUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF09 LUZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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