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LX04 DBU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

300,099 mi
Last recorded300,099 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 DBU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 300,099 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 300,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 285,336 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 285,336 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 274,763 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 270,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 265,696 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018
Pass 1 Jul 2017 255,809 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017
Pass 7 Jul 2016 243,265 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 236,847 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 229,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 221,918 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 212,990 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 154,767 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 196,452 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 148,133 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 148,111 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 131,360 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 110,779 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,089 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 84,965 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 DBU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DBU, 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 LX04 DBU registered?

LX04 DBU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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