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LF04 RUA

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

336,382 mi
Last recorded336,382 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 336,382 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 329,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 312,523 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 296,899 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 284,446 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 284,445 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 280,462 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 268,927 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 255,821 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 241,874 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 241,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 226,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 212,818 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 212,818 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 199,932 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 184,957 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 184,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 184,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 180,970 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 178,374 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 172,507 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 172,504 miles

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

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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 167,660 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 161,182 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 RUA is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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