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LF04 GJE

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests36 (23 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate63.9%

Mileage

253,187 mi
Last recorded253,187 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 253,187 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near 4th mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 242,323 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 229,015 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 216,833 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 216,754 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 202,766 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 188,053 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 187,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 174,781 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 174,712 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 159,544 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 159,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 153,570 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 143,846 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r light lens cracked.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 135,885 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 135,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 125,001 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 124,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 113,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 101,028 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 101,028 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,246 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 90,215 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,167 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 76,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,118 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,355 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,574 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s headlamp lens cracked

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2011 38,563 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s headlamp lens cracked

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,859 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 36,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 29,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,375 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,244 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 13,227 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 13,224 miles

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

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 GJE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJE, 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 GJE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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