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GX53 LCT

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

352,196 mi
Last recorded352,196 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 LCT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 352,196 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 346,768 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 333,367 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 320,630 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 320,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 276,825 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 254,854 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 226,788 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 405,705 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 355,197 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 355,197 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 328,450 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

o/s head lamp cracked

vicous fan bearing worn

Fail 18 Feb 2009 326,358 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

brake padel pad worn

n/s/f tyre runs close to chassis on left hand lock

o/s head lamp cracked

vicous fan bearing worn

Pass 11 Mar 2008 261,032 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 258,498 miles

Brake pump drive system defective (3.6.F.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

front bumper loose

Pass 21 Mar 2007 184,337 miles

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Fail 20 Mar 2007 184,153 miles

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

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Fail 20 Mar 2007 184,153 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

steering box damp no leak at time of test. o/s inner track rod end worn. front brake pads 3/4 worn. front bumper loose but secure

Pass 23 Mar 2006 109,425 miles

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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GX53 LCT is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX53 LCT, 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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GX53 LCT is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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