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BU04 XRJ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests40 (27 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate67.5%

Mileage

592,985 mi
Last recorded592,985 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 XRJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

27 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 592,985 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 592,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 588,676 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 581,947 miles

all sills and arches heavily undersealed ; unable to fully inspect for corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2019 581,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 574,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 564,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 549,026 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 548,986 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 534,378 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 520,266 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 505,794 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 490,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 477,656 miles

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 465,401 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 211,881 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 211,879 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 199,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 185,121 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 173,868 miles

battery insecure

nearside engine mounting deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 159,712 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 159,625 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 146,874 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jan 2012 146,844 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 132,496 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 129,792 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside engine mounting defective

Fail 3 Jun 2011 129,239 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 129,228 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 100,620 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 148,288 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 146,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 106,772 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

gaerbox oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 81,802 miles

n/s steering pivot worn

Fail 3 Dec 2008 80,974 miles

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

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

n/s steering pivot worn

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,819 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 60,706 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 58,349 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 58,336 miles

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)

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 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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