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BU04 USG

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

406,578 mi
Last recorded406,578 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 USG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 406,578 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 398,978 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 398,927 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 390,653 miles

Nearside steering idle shaft slightly worn

Fail 30 May 2018 390,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside steering idle shaft slightly worn

Pass 28 Nov 2017 376,559 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 376,551 miles

Emissions not tested oil lght on engine smoking heavily (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 363,020 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 348,155 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 348,134 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 333,865 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 333,797 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 321,305 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 307,047 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 307,035 miles

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 294,987 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 294,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 284,505 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 284,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 277,529 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 277,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 244,388 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 244,312 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 239,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 22,662 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 212,619 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 212,562 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

p.a.s fuild low;slight steering box leak

Pass 23 May 2011 198,892 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 185,521 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 172,922 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 161,373 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2009 148,781 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 148,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 127,621 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 103,662 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 76,451 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 USG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Green 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 USG, 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 USG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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