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LF04 GKU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

384,802 mi
Last recorded384,802 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 384,802 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 366,997 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 366,997 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 344,573 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 344,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 328,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 313,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 299,544 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 299,537 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 283,792 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 283,792 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 281,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 265,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 249,348 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 240,158 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 228,327 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 GKU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKU, 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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What year was LF04 GKU registered?

LF04 GKU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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