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BU04 AVN

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

295,128 mi
Last recorded295,128 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 295,128 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 288,845 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 282,836 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 275,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 268,456 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 261,059 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 252,827 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 243,709 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 234,577 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 224,993 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 215,581 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 205,060 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 193,603 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 183,983 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 183,926 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 174,110 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 164,117 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 164,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 153,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 142,926 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 132,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 121,359 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 108,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2009 96,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,365 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,105 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,012 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 AVN is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVN, 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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What year was BU04 AVN registered?

BU04 AVN is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BU04 AVN shows 27 tests with a 92.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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