MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
350,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside sill 1st body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall deteriorating
Offside Rear Oil leak Hub ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
N/S Front wheel binding slightly
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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MV04 HZA is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 HZA, 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 HZA is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 June 2004.
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