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LJ04 NFV

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018

Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Dec 2018

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 390,396 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 390,290 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported in chassis. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 376,790 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion near o/s first body mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak rear of engine. ()

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

Pass 26 May 2017 363,605 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 351,926 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 351,970 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 335,593 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 335,525 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure on chassis (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler worn (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped on chassis by cat (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 323,004 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 307,049 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 306,944 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 294,477 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 294,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 275,747 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 275,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 256,359 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 256,308 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 239,110 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 23,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 218,752 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 203,995 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 203,934 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 197,170 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 197,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 178,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 161,057 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 156,596 miles

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

steering damper leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2010 141,776 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 124,423 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 124,396 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 124,370 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play between steering wheel and column

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 NFV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NFV, 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 NFV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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