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LF53 LJE

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

223,139 mi
Last recorded223,139 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 LJE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 223,139 miles

Advise handbrake performance only just met it may require adjustment or repair

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering idler bushes worn slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 223,139 miles

Advise handbrake performance only just met it may require adjustment or repair

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering idler bushes worn slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 215,754 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Of engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 215,699 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Of engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 196,501 miles

Nearside Oil leak Of engine and rear of engine ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Oil leak Oil cooler pipes ()

Steering pivot point has slight play Steering ilder (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 196,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front Oil leak Oil cooler pipes !! ()

Nearside Oil leak Of engine and rear of engine ()

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play Steering ilder (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 187,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 186,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 176,856 miles

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge !!! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 176,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner edge !!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the limit !!!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 166,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edge ! (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 162,570 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Oil leak !!!!

Fail 27 Jan 2016 162,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Oil leak !!!!

Pass 7 Jul 2015 157,145 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 157,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 152,519 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 152,519 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 146,762 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 140,871 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 LJE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LJE, 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 LJE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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