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LF53 EVD

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

229,819 mi
Last recorded229,819 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 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 EVD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 229,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 229,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 223,485 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 218,982 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 213,212 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 213,212 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 204,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 196,624 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 186,848 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 176,996 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 165,369 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 153,860 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 153,860 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 141,499 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 EVD is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EVD, 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 EVD registered?

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

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The MOT history for LF53 EVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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