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LX04 DPU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

378,493 mi
Last recorded378,493 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 378,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 378,493 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 372,541 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 357,632 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 357,632 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 349,434 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 349,434 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 340,141 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 328,713 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 315,305 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 301,134 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 286,834 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 272,602 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 256,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015
Pass 2 Jul 2014 230,842 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 220,558 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 220,558 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 209,879 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 DPU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DPU, 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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What year was LX04 DPU registered?

LX04 DPU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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