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SK04 BZG

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

362,349 mi
Last recorded362,349 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 362,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower panel in poor condition

Rear both side seat belt mounting area slightly corroded

Rear parking brake slightly low

both side sills slightly damaged

slight oil leak

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 11 Apr 2019 352,223 miles

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both side inner wheel arch in poor condition

Rear both side tyres slightly worn low

both side sills corroded

slight oil leak

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 9 Oct 2018 341,881 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear suspension mounting prescribed areas in poor condition and slightly corroded

slight free play detected at steering wheel

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 341,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear suspension mounting prescribed areas in poor condition and slightly corroded

slight free play detected at steering wheel

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 330,341 miles

front registration plate deterioted

sills corroded and in poor condition

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2018 330,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front registration plate deterioted

sills corroded and in poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2017 318,799 miles

front registration plate deterioted

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 27 Sep 2017 318,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired in boot (2.4.A.3)

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

front registration plate deterioted

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2017 311,852 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front registration plate deterioted

slight free play detected at streering

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 14 Mar 2017 311,849 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded b post (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at front and behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes slightly corroded

front registration plate deterioted

slight free play detected at streering

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 18 Oct 2016 303,715 miles

front registration plate deterioted

nearside rear shocker bottom bush worn

oil leak

play in both sides front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Oct 2016 303,709 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded b post (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind the wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

front registration plate deterioted

nearside rear shocker bottom bush worn

oil leak

play in both sides front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Apr 2016 294,077 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 294,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 281,063 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

exhaust has a minor leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

parking brake slightly low

underside o vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2015 270,442 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear bottom bush deterioted

sills in poor condition / slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 260,155 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 255,269 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 242,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 242,925 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 221,437 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 183,605 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 183,589 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 152,732 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 125,208 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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SK04 BZG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BZG, 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 BZG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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