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BU04 LLD

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

289,648 mi
Last recorded289,648 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 289,648 miles

Both rear arches corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 289,486 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both rear arches corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 268,090 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 268,085 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))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/wheel arch under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill below C post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger above sping hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 255,594 miles

Offside rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 236,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output opaque/ faded (1.7.5a)

Nsr inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output opaque / cloudy (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 212,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 183,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

seal missing from rear of prop shaft

Pass 20 Jun 2013 159,585 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 132,051 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 131,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 107,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 107,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 106,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,437 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,283 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,799 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 46,799 miles

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

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

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

gear box mounting torn

Pass 20 Mar 2007 13,268 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 77,919 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 77,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LLD is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LLD, 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 LLD is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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