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MV04 DHC

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 DHC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018
Fail 17 Dec 2018

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 391,262 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in boot area into wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high obv wrong bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner body out rigger area marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill area , open nsr door marked yellow on sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 496,228 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 368,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 362,039 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 356,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 415,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 415,521 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 339,631 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 325,390 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 325,390 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 304,443 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 271,504 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 242,187 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 242,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 214,982 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 214,676 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 194,997 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 194,997 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 174,718 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 174,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 174,641 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 174,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 174,623 miles

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

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

power steering noisey lock to lock

rear diff noise,further investigation required

Fail 9 May 2007 174,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 DHC is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MV04 DHC, 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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MV04 DHC is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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