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SF54 OOV

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

281,255 mi
Last recorded281,255 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 OOV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 281,255 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel pipe insecure At tank and chassis leg (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor at rear leaf spring anchorage (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor at rear leaf spring anchorage (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Air box isecure

Air box isecure

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Jun 2016 264,841 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 264,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil deposits lower engine

Pass 9 Jun 2015 237,462 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 214,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 214,597 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 197,568 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 182,733 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 182,722 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 165,205 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 165,195 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

slight play offside front top suspension ball joint

Pass 25 Nov 2010 155,300 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 155,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 134,326 miles

brake pedal rubber slight tear

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2008 110,363 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 84,280 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 57,094 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2005 29,049 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 OOV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red 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 OOV, 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 OOV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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