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SM04 RZD

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

705,337 mi
Last recorded705,337 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 RZD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 705,337 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 705,339 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 663,332 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 663,314 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 623,913 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 622,968 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch Corroded next to seat belt anchor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear pipe not secure where it goes through chassis (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 590,918 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 590,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 554,436 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 515,222 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 515,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 471,340 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 470,385 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 436,336 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 381,176 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 325,768 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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SM04 RZD is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM04 RZD, 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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SM04 RZD is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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