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LF04 GKL

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,607 mi
Last recorded225,607 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 225,607 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 225,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 214,352 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2018 208,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 208,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel and leaking at drum (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 197,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 189,311 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 186,269 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 186,269 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat belt mounts (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion door panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 181,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 177,638 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 172,324 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 168,371 miles

centre stop has 1x bulb in a series not working

exhaust outer skin deteriation

osr brakes slight bind

Pass 22 Jul 2014 163,703 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 158,066 miles

horn deteriation

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 GKL is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GKL, 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 GKL is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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