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MV04 DHE

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests21 (9 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

389,427 mi
Last recorded389,427 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 389,427 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine mounting missing (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 341,052 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 341,052 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 341,006 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 332,048 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 332,048 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush os and ns (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint ns and os (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessivly worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

inner sills os and ns holed and corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 310,879 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 310,838 miles

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 288,281 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 288,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 264,756 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 264,704 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 237,257 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 235,918 miles

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 210,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 195,340 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 195,340 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 163,146 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 163,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fail 16 May 2006 115,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

hand brake travel

nearside rear bumper cracked

Fail 15 May 2006 115,248 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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 DHE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 DHE, 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 DHE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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