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SK04 BYY

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

386,327 mi
Last recorded386,327 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 BYY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 386,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole of chassis coated heavily in underseal, corroded in most areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 380,353 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 380,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 376,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of brake pipes are coated in an underseal-like substance; unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 368,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) front caliper pipes and o/s/r across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 368,021 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) front caliper pipes and o/s/r across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 361,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 352,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 336,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 326,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 319,486 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 312,687 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 307,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 293,487 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 293,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2014 276,201 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 276,133 miles

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

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2013 249,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,078 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 34,020 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,052 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,133 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 18,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 2,751 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 96,590 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 83,576 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 103,156 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 103,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SK04 BYY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK04 BYY, 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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SK04 BYY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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