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BL53 FYJ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,766 mi
Last recorded171,766 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 FYJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 171,766 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 142,082 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 142,077 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 142,077 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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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BL53 FYJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL53 FYJ, 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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What year was BL53 FYJ registered?

BL53 FYJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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