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BU04 USB

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

295,475 mi
Last recorded295,475 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 295,475 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 295,469 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2017 290,940 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 290,933 miles

Electrical wiring insecure On battery tray (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet by master cylinder (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped on chassis (3.6.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 286,655 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion 1st body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Underseal applied to multiple repairs, making full inspection difficult

Pass 27 Oct 2016 282,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 282,430 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r wheel arch. (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 279,113 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 279,106 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 275,204 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 271,309 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 271,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2014 268,028 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 268,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 263,899 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 259,355 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 255,698 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 251,800 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 251,782 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 May 2012 248,209 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 244,937 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 244,925 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs poor

Pass 4 May 2011 240,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 235,171 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 235,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 231,106 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 231,093 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

auto fliud leaking form transmission

Pass 29 Dec 2009 227,358 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 226,058 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 220,672 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 220,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 182,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 139,338 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 May 2006 91,661 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 USB is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 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 USB, 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 USB is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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