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LX04 DPN

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

53,430 mi
Last recorded53,430 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,430 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,001 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 44,000 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,234 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,797 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 39,796 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Too bright (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to wear limit and has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,293 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2015 30,579 miles

All four tyres are perished

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

Gearbox oil leak evident

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

engine oil leak evident

Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,579 miles

All four tyres are perished

Gearbox oil leak evident

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

engine oil leak evident

Pass 13 Jun 2014 29,030 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,001 miles

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

Oil leak

steering box is weeping fluid

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,849 miles

Oil leak

steering damper bush has slight play in it

Fail 18 Jun 2012 23,847 miles

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

Oil leak

steering damper bush has slight play in it

Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,255 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 22,255 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

both front discs corroded.

tyres wearing on edge,check tracking.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 19,797 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,372 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 15,370 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,393 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 13,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dampness seen steering box area

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings

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 DPN is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DPN, 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 DPN is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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