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LF04 GDZ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

656,794 mi
Last recorded656,794 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 656,794 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 626,098 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 626,097 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

transmission pipes leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2018 609,519 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 586,626 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 568,311 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017
Fail 26 Apr 2017

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 533,958 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 512,640 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 496,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 496,534 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 475,598 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 475,597 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 456,124 miles

center propshaft rubber deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2014 456,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

center propshaft rubber deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 433,339 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 433,399 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 414,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 392,080 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 GDZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GDZ, 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 GDZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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