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LF04 RSZ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

372,422 mi
Last recorded372,422 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 372,422 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 372,422 miles

Offside Rear Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 365,039 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 365,039 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 359,357 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 359,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 354,427 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 354,427 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 347,524 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 338,008 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 338,008 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 327,758 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 327,265 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 327,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 316,799 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 316,799 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 304,889 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 304,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 296,989 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 296,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 286,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 274,412 miles

engine oil coated

Fail 24 Jul 2014 274,411 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil coated

Pass 7 Feb 2014 263,512 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 263,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 249,311 miles

Nearside headlamp glass det.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 249,311 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside headlamp glass det.

Oil leak

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 RSZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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