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SF54 OOA

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

348,210 mi
Last recorded348,210 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 OOA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 348,210 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 332,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 332,489 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 303,935 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 285,709 miles

Centre stop light bulb out

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Rear bumper insecure

Offside Rear handbrake poor

Fail 22 Jul 2016 285,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre stop light bulb out

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Rear bumper insecure

Offside Rear handbrake poor

Pass 6 Jan 2015 329,213 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 329,213 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 370,789 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 331,480 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 289,533 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 244,983 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 843,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 178,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 120,867 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,322 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 57,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 50,263 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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SF54 OOA is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF54 OOA, 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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SF54 OOA is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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