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LF53 EVJ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,705 mi
Last recorded35,705 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,705 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 35,705 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,269 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 27,269 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 19,121 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 8,598 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 8,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 2 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015
Fail 16 Feb 2015

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 233,220 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 233,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014
Fail 26 Feb 2014

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 214,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 202,952 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 EVJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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