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LX04 DSE

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

416,749 mi
Last recorded416,749 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 416,749 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 411,821 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 407,039 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 20 Jul 2018 402,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 394,953 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 385,166 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 385,166 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 384,839 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 384,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 361,391 miles

slight wheel bearing noise from both front wheels

Fail 26 Jul 2016 361,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wheel bearing noise from both front wheels

Pass 21 Jul 2015 343,206 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 343,206 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 328,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 328,597 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 317,227 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 295,096 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 295,096 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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 DSE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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