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BU04 USZ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

411,479 mi
Last recorded411,479 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 USZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 411,479 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear door shut excessively corroded

Offside Rear door shut excessively corroded

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering bottle lid insecure (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively shaft worn (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 411,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling under bonnet steering linkage to steering box fouling rubber hose (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached rear upper shackle bolt incorrect bolt fitted looks loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear door shut excessively corroded

Offside Rear door shut excessively corroded

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering bottle lid insecure (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively shaft worn (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 378,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 358,238 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in idler arm (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 335,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 317,174 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excessive gear box oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 303,317 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 284,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket repaired, but not inappropriately securing nut (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

offside front oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2015 284,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear incorrect securing nut used

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

fluid seepage from steering box area. advise further check

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 261,148 miles

both wiper blades worn

Fail 18 Jun 2015 261,148 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Dec 2014 234,815 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 214,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 214,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 202,111 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 202,110 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2013 190,328 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 178,014 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 175,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 158,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 142,269 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Oct 2010 142,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 125,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 106,854 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 87,121 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 64,068 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 USZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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