CarVerify

Free Car Check

SK04 BZE

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

505,478 mi
Last recorded505,478 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this London Taxis Int
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 505,478 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 505,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Bonnet Safety Catch Broken (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 475,370 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 473,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 432,265 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 395,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 360,170 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 360,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 324,547 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 303,976 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 303,265 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 283,457 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 283,035 miles

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 264,526 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 264,490 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 227,934 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 197,566 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
Full London Taxis Int Tx II reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SK04 BZE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK04 BZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK04 BZE?

You can check the full history of SK04 BZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SK04 BZE registered?

SK04 BZE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is SK04 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK04 BZE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK04 BZE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SK04 BZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.