MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
406,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside steering idle shaft slightly worn
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside steering idle shaft slightly worn
Emissions not tested oil lght on engine smoking heavily (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
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)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
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
Oil leak
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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 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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