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GX54 CTZ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

396,254 mi
Last recorded396,254 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 CTZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 396,254 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 395,651 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 379,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 379,617 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r wheel arch excessively corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn lower steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering idler has excessive movements (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 365,874 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 350,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 339,743 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 322,984 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 305,609 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 290,723 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 270,788 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 231,354 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 191,035 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 151,635 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 115,728 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 155,400 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

radio aerial insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,517 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 42,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 42,056 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 9 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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GX54 CTZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GX54 CTZ, 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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GX54 CTZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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