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SK04 BZD

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

505,925 mi
Last recorded505,925 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 BZD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 505,925 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 505,852 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 505,575 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear inadequately supported and chaffing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Tip up seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 490,159 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 490,071 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Securing bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 461,326 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 459,828 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DIP (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high DIP (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 418,772 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 417,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high DIP (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high DIP (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 367,719 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 366,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 325,375 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 323,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corroded and holed (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 278,724 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 245,424 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 224,239 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 201,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 178,102 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 178,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 156,179 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 156,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 134,710 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 134,694 miles

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

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

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 BZD is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SK04 BZD, 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 BZD is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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