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SN54 ABU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

363,668 mi
Last recorded363,668 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 363,668 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 363,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose inappropriately repaired hose insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling front axle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 297,698 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 295,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 261,637 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 261,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 245,808 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 245,722 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 221,388 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 221,371 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 197,931 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 197,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 170,109 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 169,718 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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 ABU 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 50%.

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 SN54 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN54 ABU registered?

SN54 ABU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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