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LX04 DCY

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,097 mi
Last recorded165,097 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 165,097 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 165,097 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 157,149 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 157,149 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 151,607 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 151,607 miles

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 144,819 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 144,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 139,715 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 132,184 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 132,184 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,750 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 125,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,395 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 118,395 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft doughnut

Pass 8 Oct 2015 111,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,157 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 104,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 96,693 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 96,693 miles

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,187 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,422 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 79,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,909 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 DCY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LX04 DCY, 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 DCY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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