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LX04 DPF

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

226,810 mi
Last recorded226,810 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 226,810 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 226,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side's (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 226,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Vehicle Identification Number incomplete cross member (6.3.5a)

Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front lens cracked

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion c piller (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 215,600 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 215,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play long arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 206,009 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 231,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 231,332 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 213,217 miles

Nearside front tyre runing low on outter edges

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 203,504 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014

Mileage digital odometernot display

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 198,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear hub oil seal slight leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014 198,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 192,509 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 192,509 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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 DPF is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DPF, 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 DPF is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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