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LF04 GFJ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

412,537 mi
Last recorded412,537 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 GFJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 412,537 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 412,536 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 399,872 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 399,868 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 389,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 376,476 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 366,283 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 363,466 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion box off the sill at the front (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 351,098 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 338,723 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 323,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 312,283 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 312,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 297,918 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 297,914 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 287,169 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 287,167 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 270,860 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 230,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak around oil filter

Pass 2 Mar 2012 210,325 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 188,955 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 171,385 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 153,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 134,737 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 108,534 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 65,955 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 GFJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LF04 GFJ, 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 GFJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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