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LF04 GKN

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

312,963 mi
Last recorded312,963 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 312,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 312,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 304,075 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 304,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019
Pass 6 Sep 2018 292,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 284,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 274,048 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 274,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side's (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 267,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 267,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 261,810 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 261,810 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side's (4.1.E.1)

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 257,041 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leaK

Fail 29 Mar 2016 257,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leaK

Pass 1 Sep 2015 245,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015
Pass 30 Aug 2014 211,298 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 211,294 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 195,296 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 195,296 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 179,195 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 GKN is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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