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SJ53 DCO

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

423,852 mi
Last recorded423,852 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 DCO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 423,852 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 222,166 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 222,165 miles

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 405,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 495,382 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 495,381 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 469,560 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 469,559 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 454,730 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 454,718 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 435,847 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2011 421,443 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 421,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 392,039 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 392,036 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 352,158 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 306,001 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 242,298 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 242,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 172,098 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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SJ53 DCO is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SJ53 DCO, 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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SJ53 DCO is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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