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SN54 HBZ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

413,536 mi
Last recorded413,536 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 413,536 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 413,494 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component fractured steering damper bolt fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 413,467 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 413,425 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken hand brake cable during test (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 407,413 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play yellow chalked. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 407,403 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pas pipe leaking at front dripping on steering shock absorber. (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play yellow chalked. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018

slight play at steering wheel play n/s front lower shock bush

Pass 28 Nov 2017 392,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 383,300 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 383,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off drop arm as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 372,345 miles
Pass 26 May 2016

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WINGS BOTH (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 24 May 2016

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WINGS BOTH (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 130,088 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 HBZ 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 SN54 HBZ, 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 HBZ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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