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SN54 ABV

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2644cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

386,329 mi
Last recorded386,329 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 ABV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,644cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 386,329 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 380,952 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 380,894 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 340,310 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 340,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 336,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NS & OS chassis inner side faces (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 336,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion NS & OS chassis inner side faces (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 335,237 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 334,859 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 328,132 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 325,952 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 325,943 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2016 320,632 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 320,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 313,637 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 313,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2014 297,860 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 297,848 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2013 279,729 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 279,729 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 258,317 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 247,135 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 247,062 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 245,762 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 167,454 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 227,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 202,529 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 202,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2008 167,404 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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SN54 ABV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,644cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ABV, 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 ABV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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