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BL53 FYF

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests50 (33 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate66%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FYF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

33 pass 17 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f inner sill and o/s/r inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 352,677 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 342,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 342,792 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear join to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 339,807 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch n/s/ and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 337,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 326,686 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 315,563 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 315,204 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 302,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 293,548 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places (6.1.B.2)

engine noise

Pass 3 Nov 2017 281,948 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 281,939 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear arch, boot floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill,rear wheel arch and outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 271,702 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 258,869 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 257,964 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 248,466 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 248,433 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 235,252 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

slight low effort both sides park brake

Pass 30 Apr 2015 226,464 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 226,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 212,241 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 201,613 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 186,970 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 186,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 173,260 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 173,254 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 163,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 154,064 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 153,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 144,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 Oct 2011 144,783 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 133,840 miles

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

both headlamps damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2011 133,822 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak

both headlamps damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2010 120,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 103,283 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

inbalance on rear brakes

slight oil leaks

Fail 30 Mar 2009 63,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,571 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,519 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 49,513 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,194 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 9,307 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 3,729 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 3,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 79,685 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 79,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 62,776 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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BL53 FYF is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66%.

Across all 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 246,308 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL53 FYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL53 FYF is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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