2009 London Taxis INT TX4 2.5L Diesel · LL09 LCF

Based on the DVSA MOT records, the 2009 London Taxis International TX4 presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile. The most recent test, conducted on 21 December 2021 at 304,993 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet is consistent with the preceding four tests, all of which also passed without advisories or failures, indicating a resolving or consistently stable maintenance trend rather than a worsening one. However, a significant gap exists between the last recorded test in December 2021 and today, 18 June 2026, meaning the vehicle has been without a valid MOT for over four and a half years. During this untested period, the recorded mileage has remained static at 304,993 miles, suggesting the vehicle has been standing idle or subject to very minimal use since late 2021. The mileage pattern reveals a period of intense, high-frequency use followed by a complete cessation of activity. Between the January 2020 test at 269,901 miles and the December 2021 test at 304,993 miles, the vehicle covered 35,092 miles in approximately 23 months, averaging roughly 1,525 miles per month. This is exceptionally high annualised use, consistent with intensive private hire or commercial taxi operations. The abrupt halt in mileage accumulation after December 2021, with no subsequent MOT to verify the vehicle's condition, raises questions about why the vehicle was withdrawn from service and how it has been stored. Prolonged standing at this mileage can lead to deteriorated brake corrosion, seized callipers, perished rubber bushes, and fuel system degradation, even if the mileage itself has not increased. A buyer should approach this vehicle with caution and conduct a thorough in-person inspection focused on components vulnerable to both high-mileage wear and long-term static storage. The braking system requires particular scrutiny; rear brake binding and corroded discs or drums are common on TX4 models that have stood unused. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for deterioration, as 300,000-plus miles of urban driving places significant stress on these components. The exhaust system and catalytic converter must be inspected for corrosion and emissions compliance, given the vehicle's age and operational history. Structural integrity around the sills, subframes, and floor pans is critical on high-mileage TX4s, so a detailed inspection for rust or previous welding is essential. Tyre condition, including sidewall perishing from age rather than tread wear, must also be verified, as tyres older than six years should be replaced regardless of remaining tread depth.