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LF04 RUJ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

369,776 mi
Last recorded369,776 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 369,776 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 364,434 miles

Offside Rear Top leaf of roadspring going out of shape, plus bush worn.

Fail 21 Jun 2019 364,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Outer track rod, inner joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Middle lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine and gearbox leaks

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Top leaf of roadspring going out of shape, plus bush worn.

Pass 11 Apr 2019 362,642 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 358,014 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 355,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 346,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 346,152 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 342,489 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 329,389 miles

Centre Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 329,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Coolant leak ()

Expansion Tank Inscure

Front Bumper insecure ()

N/R Tyre N Rated

Pass 20 Jun 2015 304,229 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 304,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

O/R Tyre N Rated

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 277,058 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 277,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 267,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 251,542 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 RUJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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