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LF53 LJV

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

319,046 mi
Last recorded319,046 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 319,046 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 318,965 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure Both U clamps insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened x2 disc retaining bolts (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 301,462 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak Rear of gearbox area ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017
Fail 3 Jan 2017 287,691 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 268,891 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 253,626 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 239,089 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 229,361 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 229,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2014 213,709 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 196,126 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 196,002 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 171,776 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 171,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 150,369 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 150,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 137,465 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 124,555 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 124,496 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 112,226 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 111,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 93,331 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 93,314 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 79,160 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 78,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,038 miles

Rear suspension centre bump stop missing

Fail 17 Dec 2009 62,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear suspension centre bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,634 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 44,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,677 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 116 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 28 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 119,452 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 LJV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 LJV, 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 LJV is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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