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SN04 DSY

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

358,485 mi
Last recorded358,485 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 DSY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 358,485 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 358,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 354,171 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 354,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 322,527 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 322,001 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 295,069 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 295,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 259,227 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 259,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 233,346 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 232,723 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 209,664 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 194,240 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 DSY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DSY, 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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What year was SN04 DSY registered?

SN04 DSY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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