MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
550,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid is contaminated.
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering swinging kingpin has play.
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine Dripping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Goes off when fog lamp switched on. (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated Resivoir. (1.8 (a))
Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Scattered beam. (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Within wheel arch tub. (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering swinging kingpin has play.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete lower rear of bolt on body very corroded and strongly recommend repair (would not take an impact). (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
boot floor corroded
both inner sills corroded
front prop shaft rubber dough nut split
rear prop shaft sliding joint insecure
Centre Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill under trim (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
boot floor corroded
both inner sills corroded
front prop shaft rubber dough nut split
rear prop shaft sliding joint insecure
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough
Prop shaft coupling split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough
Prop shaft coupling split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KT04 BYP is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 KT04 BYP, 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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KT04 BYP is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 April 2004.
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