MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
592,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage box (2.1.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
boot floor corroded
vehicle is heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect for corrosion
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.19 as seen on radiator panel (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage box (2.1.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
boot floor corroded
front exhaust blowing
vehicle is heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect for corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all sills and arches heavily undersealed ; unable to fully inspect for corrosion
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb issue along with alignment; investigation advised (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
all sills and arches heavily undersealed ; unable to fully inspect for corrosion
Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mounting bracket corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
rear inner wheel arches heavily undersealed
rear outer wheel arches corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play center bar (outer) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
nearside rear wheel arch covered in underseal
offside rear wheel arch covered in underseal
offside sill covered in underseal
rear Leaf spring(s) has slight wear in an anchor/shackle pin and/or bush
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)
Central Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Front bumper has crack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired (underseal), but not inappropriately
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front bumper has crack
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front Direction indicator(s) slightly discoloured
front upper Suspension arm(s) has slight play in a pin/bush
battery insecure
nearside engine mounting deteriorated
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
front brake pads worn
nearside engine mounting defective
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres close to cross member on lock to lock
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both front tyres close to cross member on lock to lock
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
nearside front tyre close to crossmember on left hand lock
rear exhaust mounting rubber worn
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
nearside front tyre close to crossmember on left hand lock
rear exhaust mounting rubber worn
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Propshaft component defective
n/s stop light appears to have an incorrect bulb fitted, as it is not as bright as the o/s stop light
n/s/f fog light inop
rear number plate starting to de-laminate
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Propshaft component defective
n/s stop light appears to have an incorrect bulb fitted, as it is not as bright as the o/s stop light
n/s/f fog light inop
rear number plate starting to de-laminate
brake pedal rubber worn
gaerbox oil leak
n/s steering pivot worn
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s steering pivot worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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BU04 XRJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.5%.
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 XRJ, 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 XRJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 June 2004.
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