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SN54 HZC

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests39 (24 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

267,966 mi
Last recorded267,966 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 HZC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

24 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 267,966 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 267,955 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified Vacuum pipe missing and plug missing (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Upper mounting bolt appears cross threaded, bolt head not flush (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside sill around 3rd body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside sill around 1st body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Above pedals (4.11 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 252,515 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018
Fail 11 Jul 2018 238,541 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 234,008 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 233,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 233,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 231,771 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 228,897 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 228,885 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 222,349 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 207,300 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 207,290 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 192,226 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 172,852 miles

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

steering heavy

unable to see plate repairs to o/s/r seat belt anchor inside and out due to underseal over plates

Fail 30 Jun 2014 172,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 161,630 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 161,622 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 144,724 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 144,680 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 127,229 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 127,124 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 111,488 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 111,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,942 miles

Exhaust silencer heavily corroded

O/S & N/S Front brake disc's worn

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Transmission oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,512 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 79,492 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,928 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 62,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,171 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 47,166 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,188 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 32,176 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,379 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Jan 2008 127,419 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 88,120 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 57,460 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 57,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 HZC is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HZC, 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 HZC is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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