MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
460,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed
Body has slight corrosion Nearside sill 1st body mount (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed by fuel pipes on chassis (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B post (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Coolant leak ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leaks
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
oil leaks
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside headlamp lens cracked
Oil leak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside headlamp lens cracked
Oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak from engine.
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak from engine.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
Offside Front Upper Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight play n/s inner track rod end
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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BU04 XRE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.8%.
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 XRE, 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 XRE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 June 2004.
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