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SF58 FSV

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

464,188 mi
Last recorded464,188 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze216,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 FSV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 464,188 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 450,440 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 436,697 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 427,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 414,591 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 414,584 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT 1.88 - FAILED AT 3.32 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail O/S/R BRAKE FLEXI FRONT FERRULE - YELLOW CHALKED (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2020 403,688 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 391,023 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 384,138 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 371,125 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 371,121 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 360,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 337,191 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 312,618 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 291,383 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 262,136 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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SF58 FSV 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 87.5%.

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 SF58 FSV, 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 SF58 FSV registered?

SF58 FSV is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is SF58 FSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF58 FSV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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