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LF04 GNJ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

369,072 mi
Last recorded369,072 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 369,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 363,501 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 363,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 349,529 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 336,810 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 336,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at leaf spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 324,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near 1st body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 312,019 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 311,994 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S sill (5.2.6)

Steering pivot point has excessive play N/S (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 296,903 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 286,714 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 270,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 257,021 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 256,954 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 241,479 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 241,462 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 228,128 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 228,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 211,830 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 197,121 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 178,307 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 171,283 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 171,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 162,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 155,744 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 178,175 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 135,980 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 127,238 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 119,405 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 119,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 111,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,986 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,791 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 65,791 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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 GNJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 GNJ, 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 GNJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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