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LX04 DDE

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019
Pass 21 Feb 2019 369,850 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 355,490 miles

Nearside Idler arm bush slight wear

Offside Rear Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 338,772 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 326,988 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 326,984 miles

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

Both rear chassis rails have corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sill has been repaired body filler may have been used

Offside Rear Door shut/door step has been repaired body filler may have been used

Offside Rear Inner sill has been repaired body filler may have been used

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 326,966 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut/door step (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear chassis rails have corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 312,008 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 300,560 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak axle ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 300,560 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Oil leak axle ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 285,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 271,156 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 271,561 miles

Fuel tank insecure support strap broken (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 253,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 239,453 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 219,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 183,840 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 DDE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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