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LF53 AVW

2003 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II260,966 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 AVW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 305,984 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 298,787 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 290,980 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 280,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 273,230 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 263,829 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015

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)

Pass 7 May 2015
Pass 8 May 2014

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 209,560 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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LF53 AVW is a 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 260,966 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 LF53 AVW, 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 23 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 LF53 AVW registered?

LF53 AVW is a 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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