MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
606,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
n/s headlamp lens cracked
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nail in offside front tyre
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)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Upper Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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