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LF04 GKZ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

253,172 mi
Last recorded253,172 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 GKZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 253,172 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 253,152 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 225,468 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 225,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 198,447 miles

Engine has oil leak

N/S park brake cable support mount broken

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

O/S front to rear metal braker pipe has some corrosion

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre at legal limit

Fail 4 Jan 2011 198,441 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

emmissions not tested [excess smoke]

osf tyre at legal limit

Pass 30 Dec 2009 169,500 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 137,775 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 137,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 115,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 115,198 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 77,884 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 GKZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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