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LF04 RAU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

305,865 mi
Last recorded305,865 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 305,865 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 305,864 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 299,909 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 299,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Idler box (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 295,428 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 295,428 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 293,042 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 293,042 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 278,502 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 278,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Outter (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 266,329 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 266,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box (2.2.B.1g)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 264,805 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 264,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Rear facing (Behind driver) (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 255,158 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 255,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 235,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 225,198 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 214,668 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 205,719 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 194,155 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 194,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 183,614 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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 RAU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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