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LA54 VGE

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,360 mi
Last recorded163,360 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 VGE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 163,360 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm steering idler worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 160,804 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs showing wear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear axle, nearside needs checking, on service performance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Outer rod, inner joint showing wear. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle lamp inoperative, unsure if wired. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

gearbox leak

Pass 26 Nov 2018 154,336 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 145,550 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 134,111 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 134,109 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2017 123,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 123,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 112,223 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 112,223 miles

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

Gear Box P.C.O Sill Holder Missing

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,591 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,761 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 87,761 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/R Tyre N Rated

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,184 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 57,090 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 42,280 miles

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

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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LA54 VGE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LA54 VGE, 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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LA54 VGE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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