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LF04 GKE

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

389,268 mi
Last recorded389,268 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 389,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 389,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 382,907 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 382,905 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 382,731 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 380,309 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 380,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 376,245 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 370,579 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 363,383 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 355,239 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 355,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 347,928 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 338,126 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 331,500 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 322,940 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 291,312 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 270,988 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 270,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 252,904 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 237,233 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 221,900 miles

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

centre stop lamp bulb n/w

Fail 13 Jul 2010 221,900 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre stop lamp bulb n/w

Pass 14 Jan 2010 205,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 185,878 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 163,194 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 163,081 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 GKE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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