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BU04 USN

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

329,205 mi
Last recorded329,205 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 USN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 329,205 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 318,438 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 311,112 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 311,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour reapeter (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded os and ns rear (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 290,130 miles

sills damaged rear inner arches have surface rust brake peddle rubber worn rear spring bushes worn

Fail 4 Mar 2015 290,130 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

sills damaged rear inner arches have surface rust brake peddle rubber worn rear spring bushes worn

Pass 29 Oct 2014 270,844 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside inner sill soft

Fail 28 Oct 2014 270,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside inner sill soft

Pass 7 Jul 2014 258,711 miles

stearing box damp horn quiet

Pass 17 Mar 2014 238,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2013 214,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 214,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jul 2013 194,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some play osf bearing

Pass 3 Jul 2013 194,835 miles

some play osf bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2012 187,361 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2012 180,224 miles

front propshaft rubber perishing

front to rear brake pipe rusty

one led inop centre brake light

tested in wet conditions

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear leaf springs bushes perishing

exhaust rusty

Fail 3 May 2012 180,224 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear leaf springs bushes perishing

exhaust rusty

front propshaft rubber perishing

front to rear brake pipe rusty

one led inop centre brake light

tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 May 2011 163,634 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 138,793 miles

play in nearside steering idler

Fail 19 Apr 2010 138,793 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in nearside steering idler

Pass 29 Apr 2009 124,124 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2008 105,934 miles

slight play from front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Apr 2008 105,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

slight play from front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2007 92,078 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 59,785 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 59,785 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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 USN is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 USN, 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 USN is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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