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LL04 YFK

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

487,063 mi
Last recorded487,063 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 YFK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 487,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 486,650 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (ALL ROUND) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (ALL ROUND) (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak, bad now, but legal

Front Outer x2 Body sills have trims covering them, thus restricting corrosion inspection.

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In 2 x areas, seat removed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output And O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded, but not structual rigidity, is not significantly reduced. And O/S/R inner also.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall has cut in it, not exposing ply/cords

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber misting badly, also N/S/R the same

Fail 14 Apr 2022 486,634 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated Metal box section. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ROUND. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leak, bad now, just legal

Front Outer X2 body sills have trims covering them, thus restricting corrosion inspection.

Nearside Front Inner Body sill corroded in two areas, seat removed, and not concidered excessive

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall has cut in it, not exposing ply/cords

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber misting badly, also N/S/F the same.

Pass 20 Apr 2021 485,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 486,576 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 483,576 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 474,844 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 474,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Short bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Short bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 464,853 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 156,189 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 445,649 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 444,019 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 427,701 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 427,701 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

G/B P.C.O.Sill Holder Missing

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 412,565 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 395,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 377,734 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 358,641 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 344,860 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 324,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 307,779 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 289,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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LL04 YFK 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 77.3%.

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 LL04 YFK, 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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LL04 YFK is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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