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LF53 ERV

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

224,227 mi
Last recorded224,227 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 224,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 214,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 209,452 miles

Rear talegate has a dent but no sharp edges

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 194,352 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 190,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 178,266 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 177,726 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 174,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 171,199 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 166,779 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 160,337 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 153,285 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 147,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 140,574 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 140,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,246 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 131,997 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 ERV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

LF53 ERV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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