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LF04 RRU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

437,260 mi
Last recorded437,260 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 437,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 432,074 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 418,876 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 409,622 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 409,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 397,878 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2018 397,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 388,550 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 388,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes ! (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 5 May 2017 376,494 miles

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

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

Fail 5 May 2017 376,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes !!! (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 366,073 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 352,479 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 352,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 339,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 339,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 327,121 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 327,121 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 298,863 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 298,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 284,645 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 284,645 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 270,253 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 RRU 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 RRU, 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 RRU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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