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BU04 AVG

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests38 (25 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate65.8%

Mileage

126,489 mi
Last recorded126,489 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 AVG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

25 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,489 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to excessive use of under seal

Fail 30 Jul 2019 126,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to excessive use of under seal

Pass 12 Feb 2019 118,007 miles

bad gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,201 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 101,575 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 101,559 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Oil leak Engine ()

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Oil leak Of vehicle ()

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 94,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 79,102 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,092 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 69,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,800 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 62,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,406 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 49,344 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,736 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 39,685 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,537 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 15,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 14 Dec 2012 3,174 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 3,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 111,414 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 111,339 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 203,809 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 192,615 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 192,567 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 183,741 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 173,389 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2010 167,426 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 160,642 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 157,490 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 139,746 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 139,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 114,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 114,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 114,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 77,110 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 77,110 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 AVG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.8%.

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 AVG, 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 AVG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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