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LX04 DCF

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 DCF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019
Pass 28 Feb 2019 408,560 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 404,225 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 392,907 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 392,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 384,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 1 Jun 2017 320,071 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing upper (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering idler arm

Fail 1 Jun 2017 320,071 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing upper (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 6 Dec 2016 358,738 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 344,467 miles

slight oil leak

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front staring idler arm has slight play

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 334,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front slightly ply in steering idler arm

Pass 26 May 2015 318,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2015 318,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 307,685 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 291,617 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 279,328 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2013 265,378 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 DCF is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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