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LF53 LGW

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

286,922 mi
Last recorded286,922 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 286,922 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 280,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 268,464 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint tie rod (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 268,464 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint tie rod (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 259,335 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 253,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 253,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering idler sector shaft excessive movement (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 233,058 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush most rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement most foward (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre bar outer track rod (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 225,356 miles

Nearside Front has cut in inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 2 Sep 2015 225,356 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre bar (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front has cut in inner side wall

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 26 Feb 2015 213,698 miles

front both wheel bearings slighty noisey

Fail 25 Feb 2015 213,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front both wheel bearings slighty noisey

Pass 6 Sep 2014 201,030 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 185,545 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 LGW is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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