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LX04 NKG

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Turquoise Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,516 mi
Last recorded235,516 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 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 NKG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 235,516 miles

steering some play

Pass 6 May 2021 234,370 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020
Fail 11 Feb 2020

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolts missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure top bush pin loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 221,270 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 221,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 213,022 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 213,022 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play center (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play center (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 202,411 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 192,110 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 192,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 182,196 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 176,122 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play short inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 167,391 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 166,677 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 149,588 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 119,874 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,048 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,712 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 82,705 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

offside rear bumper end cap loose

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 NKG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Turquoise with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKG, 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 NKG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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