MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
405,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LF53 ERX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 ERX, 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 ERX registered?
LF53 ERX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 January 2004.
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