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LO04 TJY

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

375,189 mi
Last recorded375,189 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO04 TJY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 375,189 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 375,189 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 370,222 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 370,222 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 346,116 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 346,116 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 334,102 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 334,102 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2018 313,402 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 313,356 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 298,055 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 298,055 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2017 287,029 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 281,918 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 275,239 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 275,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 262,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 251,432 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 249,407 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 235,990 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 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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