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SM04 SRZ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

462,120 mi
Last recorded462,120 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 462,120 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 428,476 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 427,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 395,950 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 394,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lens Opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler Inscure at lower front bolt (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lens Opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch corroded and holed next to seat belt anchor (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 354,266 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 320,282 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 286,042 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 254,772 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 86,435 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 206,205 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 206,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 SRZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SRZ, 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 SRZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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