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SN54 BHJ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

455,148 mi
Last recorded455,148 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 BHJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 455,148 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 455,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 447,658 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 447,648 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 443,982 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 429,056 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 427,072 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 427,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has score marks (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 421,817 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 407,235 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 373,277 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 373,253 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view windscreen scored (8.3.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort service and park (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2015 341,152 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 310,387 miles

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

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

Windscreen slightly scored.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 310,381 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Foot brake travel longer than normal.

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 276,265 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 253,213 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 223,742 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 197,399 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 160,840 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 160,840 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 151,261 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 BHJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BHJ, 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 BHJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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