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LF04 RPU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

386,978 mi
Last recorded386,978 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 RPU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 386,978 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 376,982 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 374,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 366,304 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 366,302 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 356,883 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 356,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 348,355 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 340,485 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 340,485 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 331,638 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 331,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion boot area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door pillar (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 331,626 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 321,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 311,857 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 302,264 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 291,468 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 291,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 282,703 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 282,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 271,025 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 RPU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RPU, 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 RPU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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