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SK04 BZU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

478,549 mi
Last recorded478,549 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 478,549 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 47,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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 2 Jan 2019 472,324 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 472,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired near wheel arch/leafspring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 467,782 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2018 467,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced interaction when other lamps on (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

reverse lamp inop

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 458,791 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 458,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch near shocker (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 452,816 miles

Rear fluctuation onlimit

Pass 30 Dec 2016 443,826 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 443,825 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 437,674 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 430,665 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 430,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ ramp area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not seam welded and held in place with silicone (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind bumper /wing area/boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front windscreen trim lhanging oose

sill covers fitted

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jun 2015 423,867 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 12 Jun 2015 423,715 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 29 Dec 2014 416,616 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2014 416,605 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 408,055 miles

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside steering idler arm

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jan 2014 397,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 387,510 miles

n/s/f seat nut covered unable to check

Fail 31 Jul 2013 387,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f seat nut covered unable to check

Pass 27 Jul 2013 387,435 miles

coil lamp on in dash clock

n/s/f seatbase missing

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 387,431 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

coil lamp on in dash clock

n/s/f seatbase missing

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 256,121 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 215,091 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 BZU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BZU, 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 BZU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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