2009 LONDON TAXIS INT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- LONDON TAXIS INT
- Year
- 2009
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 9 January 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 117,215 mi
AI verdict AVOID 26/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2009 London Taxis Int has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 117,215 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and recurring safety issues make it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows exceptionally high annual mileage, averaging 22,318 miles/year, with a significant 101,437-mile jump before May 2024, indicating potential odometer fraud or severe wear.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (May 2024 – Jan 2025)
- DANGEROUS defect: Brakes failed on 2024-05-01 and 2024-09-04, indicating severe safety issues.
- DANGEROUS defect: Suspension arm failed on 2024-09-04 and 2024-05-01, showing a pattern of structural neglect.
- MILEAGE ANOMALY: Unusually high mileage jump of 101,437 miles before May 2024, suggesting potential odometer fraud.
Working in its favour
- Consistent high mileage: Vehicle has consistently covered high annual mileage, indicating regular use.
- Recent MOT pass: The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2025-01-10, confirming current roadworthiness.
- No recent failures: No failures were recorded on the 2025-01-10 MOT, showing immediate rectification of previous issues.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 117,215 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | FAIL | 134,869 mi |
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a) FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 134,869 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 166,489 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 187,504 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 198,072 mi |
ADVISORY Rear fuel tank rusting
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 236,240 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 244,795 mi | None recorded |
| May 2023 | PASS | 262,948 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 279,834 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
|
| May 2024 | FAIL | 329,024 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 329,028 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 343,240 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 343,696 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 357,745 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central outrigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outrigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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| Jan 2025 | PASS | 357,893 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central outrigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outrigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF59 EYK, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.