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LF53 ERK

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Purple Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

402,964 mi
Last recorded402,964 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ERK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 402,964 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 402,753 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Eml inoperative.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle coated.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 392,501 miles

Front Outer Tyre's edges slightly worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 392,322 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre's edges slightly worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 385,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 385,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 375,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 365,995 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 365,904 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 363,040 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 346,949 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 271,225 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 247,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Oct 2013 247,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2012 229,039 miles

Both front suspension top arm inner bushes have slight movement

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering box area is damp

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 ERK is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Purple with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF53 ERK, 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 ERK is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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