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LF04 RPV

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

296,532 mi
Last recorded296,532 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 RPV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 296,532 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 296,532 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 293,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 284,457 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018
Pass 19 Jun 2017 261,487 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 258,999 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 258,999 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 245,745 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 245,745 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 243,379 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 220,665 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 220,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 207,788 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 207,788 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 203,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 194,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 194,158 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RPV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver 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 RPV, 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 RPV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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