MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
375,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front middle up to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all underneath and rear slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)
all body outer sills slightly corroded including doors
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner both (2.5.A.1c)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
offside front wheel bearing cover/ cap missing
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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LO04 TJY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 LO04 TJY, 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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LO04 TJY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 August 2004.
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