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LJ04 NGY

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,913 mi
Last recorded165,913 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 165,913 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 165,913 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 158,407 miles

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated most rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 155,109 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 155,107 miles

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 148,427 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 139,628 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 131,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 126,320 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 118,804 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 112,206 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 103,461 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 96,491 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 96,491 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,179 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 85,179 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,572 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 74,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,964 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 61,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 60,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 60,261 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 NGY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NGY, 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 NGY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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