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SN54 HZB

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Purple Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

388,298 mi
Last recorded388,298 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 HZB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 388,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 379,677 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 364,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 357,250 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 357,250 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017
Pass 20 Feb 2017 348,612 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016
Pass 12 Feb 2016
Fail 12 Feb 2016

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015
Pass 3 Feb 2015 302,209 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 302,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 275,614 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 94,471 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 94,471 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

both rear side interior lights not working

brake warning light staying on

hand brake travel nearing end

nearside front tyre uneven wear

offside rear footwell light not working

oil leak from filter head

oil leak from turbo hose

power steering cap missing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes slightly uneven

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 HZB is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Purple with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HZB, 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 HZB is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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