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SN54 AAU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

497,945 mi
Last recorded497,945 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 AAU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 497,945 miles

N/S & O/S headlight beam patterns vague - borderline pass

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 497,945 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

N/S & O/S headlight beam patterns vague - borderline pass

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 472,552 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 472,542 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure as marked (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower front spring bush

Pass 11 Jul 2017 446,908 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 417,359 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 417,311 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 390,423 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 390,224 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 364,085 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake drum damp

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 May 2013 334,495 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Prop shaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 304,822 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 278,088 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 248,066 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 222,149 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 211,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 164,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 123,548 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SN54 AAU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN54 AAU, 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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SN54 AAU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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