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BU04 XRE

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests43 (27 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate62.8%

Mileage

460,977 mi
Last recorded460,977 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 XRE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

27 pass 16 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 460,977 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 450,362 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 443,672 miles

Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2018 437,750 miles

Body has slight corrosion Nearside sill 1st body mount (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 428,752 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 428,722 miles

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 ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 418,646 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 411,869 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 411,862 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2016 404,414 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks

Fail 11 May 2016 404,404 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 395,256 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 395,242 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 395,242 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 387,169 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 287,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 376,854 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 364,777 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 364,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 350,654 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 350,600 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2013 334,678 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 334,616 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 318,235 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 318,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 318,112 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2012 301,425 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 301,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 283,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 283,925 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2011 273,853 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 264,402 miles

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 264,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 244,622 miles

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

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 244,592 miles

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.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 237,522 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 237,471 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 233,837 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 181,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 132,899 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 118,762 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 105,634 miles

slight play n/s inner track rod end

Pass 5 Sep 2006 83,082 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 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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