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BU04 XPX

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

591,311 mi
Last recorded591,311 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 XPX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 591,311 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

heavy use of under seal in both rear inner wheel arches.

Pass 21 Mar 2019
Fail 21 Mar 2019

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018
Fail 21 Mar 2018

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 511,853 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017
Fail 23 Mar 2017

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 477,122 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 477,105 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 456,822 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 431,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 407,115 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 383,865 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 355,242 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 331,636 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013

Fuel residue from fuel system work

PAS fluid present suspect residue from steering box work

Fail 6 Mar 2013 306,336 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight play in lower column bush

Pass 6 Sep 2012 279,820 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 279,802 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 254,028 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 226,763 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 202,594 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 177,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 154,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 131,047 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 131,021 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 86,267 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 86,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,438 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 32,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Sep 2006 78,113 miles

Bolt missing from offside brake pipe bracket

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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 XPX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XPX, 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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What year was BU04 XPX registered?

BU04 XPX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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