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LJ04 NCN

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

315,969 mi
Last recorded315,969 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 NCN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 315,969 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 300,466 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 294,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 294,426 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil level to low (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 283,609 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Oil leak at engine bay ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 283,609 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on

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

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

Oil leak at engine bay ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 271,245 miles

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

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

Offside front wearing outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2016 271,245 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside front wearing outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 261,883 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 261,883 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested engine oil level low (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 248,674 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 237,916 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 237,916 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 225,904 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 225,904 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 212,555 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 212,555 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 197,708 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 197,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 187,620 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 187,620 miles

Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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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LJ04 NCN is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LJ04 NCN, 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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LJ04 NCN is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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