MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
295,475 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
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
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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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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