2009 London Taxis INT TX4 2.5L Diesel · BJ59 PCX

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a history of deferred mechanical maintenance and structural degradation. While it passed its most recent test in October 2023 at 359,495 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the vehicle consistently fails on multiple suspension, braking, and safety components that are only addressed immediately before an inspection. Given that the last recorded MOT was over two years ago, the current mechanical state of the vehicle is unverified and carries a high risk of components having deteriorated further since the last check. At 359,495 miles, this 17-year-old taxi reflects extreme usage, averaging over 21,000 miles per year. The record shows consistent high-intensity operation, with 20,593 miles covered between October 2022 and October 2023. Such high mileage suggests the vehicle has been subjected to constant stop-and-go cycles in urban environments, which places immense stress on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems. The gap in testing since the October 2023 test is significant, meaning the vehicle has likely travelled thousands of additional miles without a formal safety assessment. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the nearside front inner sill, where the 2022 failure identified corrosion that reduced assembly rigidity. This type of structural rust rarely improves in high-mileage vehicles unless professionally treated. The suspension system is also a recurring point of failure, with anti-roll bar linkage joints, upper arm bushes, and shock absorber bushes having been flagged repeatedly for excessive wear. Furthermore, the presence of corroded brake pipes and pitted discs in the 2023 record indicates that the braking system is reaching the end of its service life, requiring a thorough check for leaks or binding calipers.