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LF04 GKD

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

333,058 mi
Last recorded333,058 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 333,058 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 333,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 332,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 332,934 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019
Pass 11 Feb 2019 327,349 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 322,935 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018
Pass 1 Aug 2017
Pass 6 Feb 2017 310,923 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Feb 2017 310,923 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 258,934 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 258,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 254,460 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015
Fail 24 Feb 2015

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014

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

Oil leak

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

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 GKD is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GKD, 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 GKD is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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