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LF53 LHO

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,347 mi
Last recorded116,347 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 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 LHO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 116,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 111,621 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 106,813 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 106,812 miles

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn all 4 bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,885 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 99,884 miles

Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play bar near side track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,690 miles

Front both wipers deteriorating

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 92,688 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play middle arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front both wipers deteriorating

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,311 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,790 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,726 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 4 Feb 2014 26,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 26,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LHO is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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