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LF53 EPA

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

492,622 mi
Last recorded492,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 EPA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 492,622 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 492,613 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 488,719 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 474,467 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 454,550 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 445,373 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 433,156 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 421,547 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 412,354 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 401,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 391,184 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 378,290 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 378,290 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 364,574 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 345,086 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 330,159 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 310,498 miles

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

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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 EPA is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 EPA, 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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LF53 EPA is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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