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SF04 WHV

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

374,471 mi
Last recorded374,471 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 WHV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 374,471 miles

Nearside Front Slight play at steering idler.

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor bearer below seat belt mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 374,443 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play at steering idler.

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor bearer below seat belt mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scored. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 363,845 miles

Nearside slight play at steering idler

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

windscreen slightly scored

Fail 24 Sep 2018 363,844 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside slight play at steering idler

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

windscreen slightly scored

Pass 29 Mar 2018 355,917 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 346,309 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 335,319 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 334,993 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not parking at bottom of windscreen (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 327,655 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 327,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 321,765 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 310,567 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 290,767 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 271,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 250,628 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 223,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 199,265 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 199,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 174,514 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 148,318 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 148,199 miles

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

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

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

parking brake performance on minimum limit

propshaft rubber coupling splitting

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 WHV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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