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BU04 XRV

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

361,712 mi
Last recorded361,712 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 XRV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2019 361,712 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches in poor condition

Underbody in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2018 355,292 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 355,281 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 346,241 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 346,228 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 343,018 miles

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

Oil leak oil leak(s) around engine. ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 334,606 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 326,986 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 317,523 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 317,514 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing wheel cyclinder w clip missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 308,115 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 16 Jun 2015 297,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 287,320 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 273,971 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 273,937 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 269,133 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 269,121 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 258,002 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 257,963 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 248,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 237,782 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 237,756 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 237,729 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 227,274 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 217,325 miles

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

slight leak on steering box

Pass 14 Dec 2010 208,962 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 195,738 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 185,335 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 185,335 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 171,677 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 171,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 148,482 miles

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 26 Jun 2007 122,482 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 122,450 miles

condition or rear spring hanger bushes

o/s/r shocker weeping slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2006 105,218 miles

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 XRV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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