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LF53 ETU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ETU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019
Fail 25 Jul 2019

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019
Fail 18 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018
Fail 24 Sep 2018

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 199,338 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017
Fail 4 Oct 2017

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 186,563 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 186,563 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 180,273 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 180,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 173,444 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 173,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 166,193 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 157,714 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 148,197 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 139,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 129,547 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 129,547 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 119,416 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 119,416 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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 ETU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ETU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF53 ETU registered?

LF53 ETU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is LF53 ETU safe to buy?

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