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LF53 EPV

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

234,130 mi
Last recorded234,130 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 234,130 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 230,164 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 217,250 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 202,673 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side's (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 190,747 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

driver seat has a play

Fail 22 Feb 2016 190,744 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

driver seat has a play

Pass 13 Oct 2015 180,768 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 163,439 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 143,272 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 109,071 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 86,695 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 86,695 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 EPV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EPV, 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 LF53 EPV registered?

LF53 EPV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is LF53 EPV safe to buy?

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