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AE09 FHM

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

429,422 mi
Last recorded429,422 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto186,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 FHM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Silver Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 429,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 404,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear number plate light slow to come on

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm "centre" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

steering lock to lock a little stiffer than normal

Pass 22 Jan 2025 237,179 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive recommend investigate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 211,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 209,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 204,903 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 193,815 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 193,815 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 187,398 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 179,057 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 171,644 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 164,045 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 154,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 144,393 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 137,059 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 127,584 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 115,257 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 101,595 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 101,595 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto?

Based on 3,757 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
19,373
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 80
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Registration plate lamp not working 63
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 62
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AE09 FHM is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 186,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE09 FHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE09 FHM is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Silver Auto, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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