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LX04 DUU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Purple Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

365,174 mi
Last recorded365,174 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 DUU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 365,174 miles

Front both sides tyres have uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 365,155 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front both sides tyres have uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Front Headlamp aim slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 358,008 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 353,354 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 353,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 1 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017
Pass 24 May 2017 326,554 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 310,254 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 296,606 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 278,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 264,330 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 251,043 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 234,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 211,598 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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 DUU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Purple with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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