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LX04 DAU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

226,686 mi
Last recorded226,686 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 DAU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 226,686 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 226,683 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/f tyre appears out of shape across and around the tread

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/s/f tyre appears out of shape across and around the tread

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive There is a considerable amount of oil under the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 222,547 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 214,045 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 214,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 205,307 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 205,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 195,908 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 186,844 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 179,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 176,913 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 168,588 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 168,588 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 161,576 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 153,279 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 145,991 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 138,109 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 130,000 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 122,092 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 113,373 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 105,676 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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LX04 DAU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LX04 DAU, 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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LX04 DAU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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