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LF04 GCU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

332,627 mi
Last recorded332,627 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 332,627 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 321,391 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 321,391 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 310,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 301,786 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 297,668 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 281,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 271,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 257,221 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 231,267 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 219,586 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 219,586 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 205,819 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 GCU 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 84.6%.

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 GCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF04 GCU registered?

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

Is LF04 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF04 GCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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