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GX04 DNV

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

423,406 mi
Last recorded423,406 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 DNV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 423,406 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 423,378 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 402,058 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 402,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 380,742 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 380,742 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 359,847 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 359,818 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 336,121 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 335,898 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 313,697 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 313,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 292,495 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 292,372 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 155,522 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 251,417 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 238,741 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 238,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 224,953 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 206,057 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 186,872 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 186,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Feb 2009 167,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 133,243 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 133,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 84,069 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,750 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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GX04 DNV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GX04 DNV, 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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GX04 DNV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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