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LO04 DFX

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

276,195 mi
Last recorded276,195 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 DFX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 276,195 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 276,193 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 269,966 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 261,595 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 259,197 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 251,385 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 251,373 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 243,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 233,043 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 219,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 210,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 203,315 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 201,305 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 190,971 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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LO04 DFX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LO04 DFX, 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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What year was LO04 DFX registered?

LO04 DFX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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