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SF04 WJU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Pink Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

272,664 mi
Last recorded272,664 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 WJU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 272,664 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 272,662 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 262,926 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 258,288 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 258,270 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 245,718 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 225,702 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 1 of 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slightly scored (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 213,326 miles

Offside Rear corrosion forming at OSR inner wheel arch

Fail 13 Jan 2017 213,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 207,605 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 188,204 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 172,268 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 172,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 157,903 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 157,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 143,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 124,313 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 102,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,119 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 56,105 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 56,102 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,502 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 7,625 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 WJU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Pink with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WJU, 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 WJU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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