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LX04 DFJ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

317,078 mi
Last recorded317,078 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 317,078 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 313,775 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 307,761 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 302,256 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 302,256 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front pitman arm ball joint worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 297,039 miles

Central Rear REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAK

Fail 18 Jan 2018 296,932 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAK

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 290,132 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 284,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 278,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 272,225 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 265,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 257,278 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 248,032 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 238,784 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 238,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 DFJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DFJ, 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 DFJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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