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LF53 ETX

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

253,065 mi
Last recorded253,065 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 253,065 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 240,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 236,025 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 226,664 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Dec 2017 226,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 214,496 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 207,907 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 193,500 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 182,940 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 182,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 175,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 167,900 miles

slight play in the steering idler.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 158,369 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 149,956 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 140,946 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 ETX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ETX, 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 ETX registered?

LF53 ETX is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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The MOT history for LF53 ETX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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