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LF04 GDY

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

244,938 mi
Last recorded244,938 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 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 GDY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 244,938 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 243,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 243,281 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 242,431 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 238,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. System may require repair or adjustment

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 233,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just. System may require repair or adjustment

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 229,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

parking brake efficiency only just met. system may require repair or adjustment

Pass 26 Oct 2016 224,198 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 223,984 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 217,465 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 211,140 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 210,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 203,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 194,900 miles

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 7 Apr 2014 186,600 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 176,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 167,027 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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LF04 GDY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GDY, 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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LF04 GDY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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