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LF04 GBV

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,510 mi
Last recorded49,510 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 GBV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,510 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 42,040 miles

Front small chip on windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 21,663 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 305,406 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016
Pass 6 Oct 2015 340,274 miles

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

Oil Leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 340,274 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 336,834 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Offside front tyre runing low in inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 336,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre runing low in inner edges

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2014

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)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

anti-slip provision slightly worn

front wiper blads slightly worn

millage not displayed

Pass 30 Sep 2013 226,967 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 226,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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LF04 GBV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LF04 GBV, 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 LF04 GBV registered?

LF04 GBV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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