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BU04 XRS

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

321,657 mi
Last recorded321,657 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 XRS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 321,657 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 297,808 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 274,167 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 253,613 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 253,587 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 253,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 239,437 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 287,762 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 287,745 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 176,479 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2009 176,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2008 140,457 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 XRS is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRS, 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 XRS is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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