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LX04 DTV

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests40 (25 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

476,481 mi
Last recorded476,481 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 476,481 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 476,470 miles

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 463,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 453,052 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 442,839 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 433,417 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 433,404 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 423,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 409,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r corner. (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak around sump. ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 397,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 385,870 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 385,857 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 374,775 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 363,376 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 363,359 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 350,253 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 350,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 334,717 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 334,707 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 322,177 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 322,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 306,732 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 306,710 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 306,639 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 306,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 292,494 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 292,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 278,001 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 277,975 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 263,682 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 263,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Feb 2011 251,347 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 236,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 221,889 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 221,881 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 209,895 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 209,886 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2009 195,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 165,221 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 165,176 miles

advise as follows/ slight movment n/s/f bearing/damage to windscreen/

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 DTV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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