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LF53 EUV

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

329,365 mi
Last recorded329,365 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 329,365 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 329,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018
Fail 12 Oct 2018

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018
Pass 11 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017
Pass 11 Oct 2016

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear wheel arch damaged and may rub on tyre

prop shop centre bearing has some play

Fail 10 Oct 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear wheel arch damaged and may rub on tyre

prop shop centre bearing has some play

Pass 5 May 2016 244,889 miles

prop centre bearing rubber worn

Fail 4 May 2016 244,889 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

prop centre bearing rubber worn

Pass 19 Oct 2015
Pass 5 May 2015 228,210 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014
Fail 15 Oct 2014

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 208,529 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 208,529 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 197,663 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 197,265 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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 EUV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EUV, 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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LF53 EUV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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