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MV04 DFZ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

405,882 mi
Last recorded405,882 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 DFZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 405,882 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 405,880 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 405,880 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing all (5.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 405,854 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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MV04 DFZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MV04 DFZ, 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 MV04 DFZ registered?

MV04 DFZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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