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BU04 AUM

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

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

RegistrationBU04 AUM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underseal used on underside obscuring underside repair methods

Pass 30 Mar 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Mar 2019

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018
Pass 13 Mar 2017
Fail 13 Mar 2017

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016
Fail 25 Mar 2016

Centre Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle against chassis rail (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

objects removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 7 Apr 2015

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber secured with cable tie

some increased brake pedal movement evident

Fail 23 Mar 2015 40,141 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some increased brake pedal movement evident

Pass 7 Apr 2014 959 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 116 miles

steering box slight leak

Fail 30 Mar 2013 116 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

steering box slight leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 46,227 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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BU04 AUM is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BU04 AUM, 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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BU04 AUM is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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