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LF04 RTX

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

357,851 mi
Last recorded357,851 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 357,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, all original pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have damage and repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 357,839 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, all original pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills also have damage and repairs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 355,127 miles

Nearside Outer sills plastic covers

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer sills plastic cover

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 353,662 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 353,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing key missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 346,736 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 331,679 miles

advise plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 5 May 2020 330,763 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 330,712 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 320,953 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 320,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 314,370 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 306,908 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 298,892 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 291,572 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 291,572 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 283,774 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 283,774 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 275,427 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 266,202 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 257,281 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 247,476 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 RTX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTX, 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 RTX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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