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SF04 DMZ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

437,972 mi
Last recorded437,972 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 DMZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 437,972 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 437,935 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 421,283 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 421,017 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 408,698 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 396,214 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 396,133 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' score mark (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 385,254 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 377,744 miles

parking brake efficiency 17%

Fail 29 Mar 2016 377,572 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength steering idler mounting bolt broken. modified by weld. (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 356,322 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 355,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 329,974 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 329,974 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 314,528 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 314,515 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2013 313,607 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 313,607 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 306,785 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 284,963 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 268,331 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 268,309 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009 240,262 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 240,238 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 223,914 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 222,893 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 222,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 104,321 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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SF04 DMZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc 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 SF04 DMZ, 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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SF04 DMZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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