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LF53 LHN

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,497 mi
Last recorded55,497 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,497 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 55,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high DIP BEAM (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,957 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 44,957 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Door shut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Door shut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,726 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 42,722 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering idler bolts missing (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idlier (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,457 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 32,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 19,444 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,281 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 14,281 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 3,310 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 3,310 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 LHN is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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