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SK04 BZT

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

348,717 mi
Last recorded348,717 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 348,717 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 348,717 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 335,822 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 335,702 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 335,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 320,189 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 320,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch metal weak within 30cm of anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 304,598 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 303,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 288,145 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 287,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch Corroded and holed within 30cm of seat belt anchor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch Corroded and holed within 30cm of seat belt anchor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 271,575 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 271,119 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on sub frame full left lock (4.1.D.2)

coil spring broken o/s/front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 253,211 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 252,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 19 Aug 2013 236,671 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 216,750 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 216,640 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 185,577 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 151,038 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 150,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 131,332 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 BZT 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 54.5%.

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 BZT, 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 BZT is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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