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BU04 USL

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

376,983 mi
Last recorded376,983 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 376,983 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 376,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 366,181 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 354,579 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 354,571 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 343,330 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 343,309 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 324,178 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 324,162 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 296,865 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 296,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 282,188 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 282,156 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 255,928 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 255,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 232,280 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 232,269 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 182,920 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 182,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 170,646 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 156,837 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 156,766 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Dec 2009 140,233 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 140,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2009 124,649 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 86,055 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 86,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,451 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 32,537 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 USL is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 USL, 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 USL is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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