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BU04 XRF

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

525,422 mi
Last recorded525,422 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 XRF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 525,422 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 525,400 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Above gearbox (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure Above pedals (1.9.2a)

Steering locking device insecure Steering box arm, tab not folded over correctly (2.2.C.1g)

Reverse lights not working

Propshaft, 1st universal joint circlip not fitted correctly

Pass 15 Mar 2017 512,663 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 512,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 496,482 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 496,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2016
Fail 15 Mar 2016 483,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 465,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 449,488 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 433,146 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 433,132 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 417,773 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 417,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 399,662 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 399,589 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 389,023 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 389,012 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 370,108 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 370,028 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 360,227 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 360,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 360,144 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 360,144 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 343,742 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 329,484 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 329,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

emmissions passed on second test

Pass 7 Sep 2010 313,233 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 297,929 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 297,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 280,148 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 235,426 miles

Prop shaft centre bearing worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Sep 2007 187,654 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 131,207 miles

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

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

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
Full London Taxis Int Tx II reliability report

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BU04 XRF is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XRF, 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 XRF is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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