2009 London Taxis INT TX4 petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol London Taxis INT TX4 first registered in 2009 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 145 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 145 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2009 London Taxis INT TX4 petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2009 London Taxis INT TX4 petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension36% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes34% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics23% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres14% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Steering12% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
- Oil and fluid leaks11% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2009 London Taxis INT TX4 petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the London Taxis INT TX4 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3,092 | Suspension 30% |
| 2016 | 4,793 | Suspension 34% |
| 2015 | 6,232 | Suspension 33% |
| 2014 | 6,731 | Suspension 35% |
| 2013 | 3,149 | Suspension 33% |
| 2012 | 2,850 | Suspension 31% |
| 2011 | 3,099 | Suspension 34% |
| 2010 | 2,562 | Suspension 34% |
| 2008 | 1,176 | Suspension 33% |
| 2007 | 1,345 | Lights and electrics 31% |
| 2006 | 161 | Suspension 30% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of London Taxis INT TX4 cars first registered in 2009. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score