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BL53 FYH

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

316,609 mi
Last recorded316,609 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FYH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 316,609 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SEEN FROM INSIDE BOOT COMPARTMENT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS

Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT, MULTIPLE REPAIRS COMPLETELY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 316,501 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 316,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 296,995 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 296,991 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 278,224 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 278,211 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 254,605 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 254,602 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills in several places,rear arch under rear seat also (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills in several places (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 230,542 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 230,540 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r door corroded and holed near bottom hinge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 205,661 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 205,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 184,838 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 184,834 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 161,761 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 136,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 136,511 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 107,899 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 79,739 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 79,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 FYH is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FYH, 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 FYH is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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