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LF04 RTU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

307,052 mi
Last recorded307,052 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 307,052 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 307,052 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 299,978 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 299,978 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 296,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 287,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 280,877 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 280,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable Insecure (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 274,676 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 274,676 miles

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

Offside Brake valve leaking Servo area (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box assy.loose. (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 268,453 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 268,453 miles

Fuel system component leaking Injector area (7.2.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 261,743 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 2,617 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 255,947 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 255,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2015 238,402 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 243,889 miles

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

engine oil coated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 232,669 miles

engin oil coated

Fail 21 Aug 2014 232,669 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer 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 Inner 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 Outer 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 Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

engin oil coated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 227,493 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 219,073 miles

engine oil coated

Fail 11 Sep 2013 219,073 miles

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

engine oil coated

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 RTU 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 RTU, 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 RTU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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