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SN04 DSU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,923 mi
Last recorded207,923 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 DSU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 207,923 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 100,118 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too high (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe into first silencer (7.1.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,418 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 83,308 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,394 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 71,994 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch seat belt mounting (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,013 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 59,609 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,324 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,563 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 11,755 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 440,688 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 440,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 414,956 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 419,945 miles

Offside Front brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2012 386,243 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 386,192 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2011 366,005 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 349,627 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 349,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 349,421 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 348,945 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 332,933 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 317,832 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 317,922 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2007 292,689 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 292,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 287,939 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 196,750 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 111,746 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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SN04 DSU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN04 DSU, 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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SN04 DSU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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