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LF53 LLG

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

319,406 mi
Last recorded319,406 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 319,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 311,682 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 297,875 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in nearside steering idler (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 290,447 miles

silencer corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2017 290,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corrosion. not in prescribed area.

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

silencer corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2017 283,337 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 279,245 miles

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

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 3 Oct 2016 279,243 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 6 Apr 2016 271,422 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 271,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 265,962 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 265,962 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 257,806 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 250,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 242,612 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 228,035 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 228,033 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 LLG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LLG, 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 LLG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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