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BU04 XRG

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

342,386 mi
Last recorded342,386 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 XRG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 342,386 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 342,331 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged pipe from pump (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 333,177 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 333,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 324,123 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 324,113 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion At 1st body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 321,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 314,892 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 314,883 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 304,031 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 304,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 291,842 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 291,833 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 286,557 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 286,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 286,386 miles

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

foot brake slightly spongy

oiol leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2015 286,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oiol leaking

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 XRG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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