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LF53 ETJ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,381 mi
Last recorded94,381 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ETJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 94,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,740 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 91,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge deteriating

Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Nearside (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 79,610 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Nearside (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tyre also deteriating inner n outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Side skirts fitted

Slight corrossion o/s centre sill inner

Slight smear front wipers

Pass 25 May 2016 73,043 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,476 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 52,476 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 43,085 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 38,344 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 18,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,617 miles

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 ETJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

LF53 ETJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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