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SJ04 EYZ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests42 (21 pass, 21 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

429,655 mi
Last recorded429,655 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 EYZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 21 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 429,655 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 429,624 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured Steering box. See crack from wheel arch <marked> (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross brace, offside above brake hose <marked> 3 sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 419,181 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 419,155 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 407,453 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 407,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2017 395,726 miles

Heavy use of underseal

Fail 15 Nov 2017 395,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Heavy use of underseal

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2017 386,029 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 386,024 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside 1st body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside 3rd body mount (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside 4th body mount (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside 1st body mount (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside 3rd body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking Nearside of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 372,039 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 372,022 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Body has slight corrosion n/s/r wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 357,627 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 357,603 miles

Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on subframe (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 343,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 329,023 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 329,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 313,758 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 313,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 298,271 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 297,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 279,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 263,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 248,113 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 248,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 248,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 248,016 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 231,095 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 231,077 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2011 222,088 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 222,070 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 207,536 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 207,518 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 200,570 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Nov 2010 200,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2010 190,490 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 190,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 176,691 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 176,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 May 2009 160,415 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 160,398 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 156,267 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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SJ04 EYZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJ04 EYZ, 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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SJ04 EYZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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