CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU04 DPF

2004 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Silver Diesel 2664cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

321,690 mi
Last recorded321,690 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze171,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this London Taxis Int
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 DPF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
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

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 321,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 270,595 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 270,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 264,505 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower wishbone inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 260,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 253,364 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 253,329 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 246,570 miles

Service brake test only just met requirements

Fail 24 Jan 2018 246,570 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 239,011 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 233,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 227,271 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 220,724 miles

vehicle listing to the O/S

Pass 20 Jul 2015 213,743 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 206,425 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 198,480 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 198,431 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 192,397 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 192,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 185,538 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 176,552 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 176,523 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 166,421 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 156,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 147,658 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 139,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 129,304 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 129,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 120,412 miles

Rear gearbox mountin split

Pass 30 Jul 2009 111,833 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 101,185 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 80,890 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,655 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,650 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 29,559 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 29,033 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?

Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
21,868
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,326
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,069
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,916
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,783
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,280
Full London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU04 DPF is a 2004 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 171,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 4,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU04 DPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU04 DPF?

You can check the full history of WU04 DPF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU04 DPF registered?

WU04 DPF is a 2004 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is WU04 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU04 DPF shows 36 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU04 DPF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU04 DPF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.