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LF04 RGZ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

326,507 mi
Last recorded326,507 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 326,507 miles

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

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box cool feed pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 315,889 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 308,276 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 301,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 294,842 miles

Nearside Rear DAMAGE TO BUMPER BUT NO SHARP EDGES

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 294,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BODY SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear DAMAGE TO BUMPER BUT NO SHARP EDGES

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 287,948 miles

Centre Rear Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear bumper support corroiding & tape repair to n/s rear bumper .

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear door window seal lifted to show sharp edge.

oil weep from gear box cooler pipe at rad .

Fail 31 May 2016 287,948 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear bumper support corroiding & tape repair to n/s rear bumper .

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear door window seal lifted to show sharp edge.

oil weep from gear box cooler pipe at rad .

Pass 3 Dec 2015 281,462 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion passenger door

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

Pass 29 May 2015 272,508 miles

Coolant leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 27 May 2015 272,506 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 264,612 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 264,612 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 255,252 miles

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear hand brake cable slightly rusted. No cords broken. passed RBT Test.

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 247,174 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 247,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 May 2013 238,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 29 May 2013

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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 RGZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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