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LJ04 NGE

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

249,612 mi
Last recorded249,612 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 NGE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 249,612 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 249,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 242,409 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 242,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 239,065 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 239,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 233,522 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 233,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 231,232 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 231,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 226,827 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 226,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 223,350 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 223,350 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 217,811 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 217,811 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 214,307 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 214,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 207,480 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 207,480 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 201,984 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 197,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 197,178 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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LJ04 NGE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 NGE, 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 NGE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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