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BU04 XRH

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests41 (28 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate68.3%

Mileage

166,415 mi
Last recorded166,415 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

28 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 166,415 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 166,409 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 164,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 162,727 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 161,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 153,679 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 153,562 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 145,044 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 137,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 137,502 miles

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

Steering locking device insecure Nearside idler tab washer not over flat of nut (2.2.C.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 128,897 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,429 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,298 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,273 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,284 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,271 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,371 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 65,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,634 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 54,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,539 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 44,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,513 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 35,459 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,510 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 26,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,913 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 16,880 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 6,550 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 187,482 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 155,073 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 167,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 167,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 135,546 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 135,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 102,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 102,038 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,294 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 54,273 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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 XRH is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.3%.

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

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