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SN54 HZM

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests37 (23 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate62.2%

Mileage

397,152 mi
Last recorded397,152 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 397,152 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 397,123 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 391,232 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 381,255 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2017

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 360,476 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 360,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure Top split pin too short (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 347,940 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016
Fail 25 Feb 2016 337,079 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 325,609 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 315,313 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 315,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 305,048 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 305,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 290,975 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 290,968 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 280,859 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 280,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 267,044 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 257,582 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 257,534 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 242,618 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 227,661 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 1 Sep 2011 227,642 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Mar 2011 218,022 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 214,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 198,173 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 182,273 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 182,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 144,844 miles

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

Weld cracked offside and nearside back axle cradle

Pass 21 Feb 2008 108,692 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 74,017 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 49,854 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 49,021 miles

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

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 HZM is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.2%.

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 HZM, 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 HZM is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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