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BU04 XRX

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests44 (35 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.5%

Mileage

381,500 mi
Last recorded381,500 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

35 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 381,500 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 378,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 374,312 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear crash bar corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 370,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 370,608 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 369,340 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 366,143 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 359,612 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 359,369 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 351,888 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 343,448 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 333,443 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 325,816 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 325,592 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 315,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 307,802 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 307,493 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 301,272 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 300,892 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 295,288 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 289,407 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 282,227 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 281,993 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 271,740 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 259,446 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 246,962 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 246,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 234,336 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 222,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 210,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 198,051 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 185,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 172,497 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 160,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 145,292 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 145,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 130,995 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 115,612 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 99,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 83,693 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 83,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 68,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,887 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 XRX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.5%.

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 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 XRX, 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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What year was BU04 XRX registered?

BU04 XRX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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