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BU04 LLP

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

606,503 mi
Last recorded606,503 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 606,503 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 606,474 miles

Fuel tank leaking underside wet, appears from front area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Dripping rear corner of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Holed round 1st body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch 2 areas of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch 2 areas of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 590,309 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 590,237 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 572,335 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2017 554,358 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 554,352 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 535,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 519,189 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 519,181 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 499,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 479,102 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 458,757 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 458,749 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear crossmember over axle corroded

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 441,289 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 441,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 420,606 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 399,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 378,114 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 378,102 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 357,373 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 339,702 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 321,756 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 321,729 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 301,601 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 301,586 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 280,801 miles

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 4 May 2010 261,632 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 261,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2009 240,206 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Upper Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 240,206 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Upper Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 223,603 miles

Battery insecure

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Apr 2008 179,381 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 179,364 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 139,139 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 96,096 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 LLP is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LLP, 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 LLP is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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