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SF04 WHJ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

586,068 mi
Last recorded586,068 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 WHJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 586,068 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 584,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 391,437 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOOT FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016
Pass 31 Mar 2016 356,053 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 356,053 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 318,692 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 280,672 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 280,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 280,651 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 274,565 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 248,372 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 233,985 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 218,989 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 204,519 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 188,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 188,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 173,488 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 173,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

near side rear backplate very slightley damp

Pass 16 May 2008 146,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2007 118,274 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 WHJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SF04 WHJ, 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 WHJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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