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SF58 FTK

2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

297,558 mi
Last recorded297,558 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze157,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 FTK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 297,558 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 297,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 281,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 269,522 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 269,520 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2021 247,473 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020

slight movement at steering idler arm

Pass 14 Aug 2012 181,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 FTK is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 157,165 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 FTK, 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 18 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 FTK registered?

SF58 FTK is a 2008 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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