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LF53 LKG

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,604 mi
Last recorded116,604 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 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 LKG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 116,604 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 108,757 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,615 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,970 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 96,970 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering retaining device insecure steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 89,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,212 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016
Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,038 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 70,038 miles

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,305 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 60,305 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,819 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,825 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,519 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 18,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LKG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LKG, 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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What year was LF53 LKG registered?

LF53 LKG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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The MOT history for LF53 LKG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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