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BF59 EZD

2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

464,313 mi
Last recorded464,313 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze216,608 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 EZD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 464,313 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 439,484 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 70mm (2.3 (a) (i))

steering lower shaft worn inc ujs,advise replace

Pass 2 Aug 2023 415,358 miles

Offside Front inner sill area corroded, not a fail item however advise repair

front outrigers corroded, not mot test fail item as body secure, however advise repair

Pass 9 Aug 2022 208,895 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,921 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 70,921 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,250 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 36,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 7,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 9,802 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 5,659 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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BF59 EZD is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF59 EZD, 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 BF59 EZD registered?

BF59 EZD is a 2009 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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