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BU04 UST

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

364,429 mi
Last recorded364,429 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UST
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 364,429 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 349,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in Nsf drop arm

Pass 2 Jun 2022 331,068 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 322,036 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 315,745 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 303,244 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 299,136 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 296,283 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 296,283 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 291,456 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 285,117 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 276,827 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 267,001 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 259,333 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 251,280 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 243,814 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 236,217 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 228,393 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 219,015 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014
Pass 10 Dec 2013
Fail 9 Dec 2013

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 164,558 miles

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

engine management lamp on

part of rear centre stop lamp not working

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2009 138,052 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 110,868 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 77,230 miles

condition of n/s/f susoension arm bushes

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 UST is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UST, 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 UST is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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