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LG57 SDO

2007 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

315,498 mi
Last recorded315,498 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int FX4218,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 SDO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 315,498 miles

oil leaden around engine

oil leaden around g/box

Pass 28 Mar 2019 302,569 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 289,649 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 289,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 280,842 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 280,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 268,420 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 268,420 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 252,687 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 252,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 237,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 236,506 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall worn

Fail 2 Sep 2016 236,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wall worn

Pass 16 Mar 2016 223,233 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 223,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 206,850 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 206,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 190,522 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 190,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 173,328 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 172,448 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 172,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 152,006 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 152,006 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 138,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedle rubber missing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 138,943 miles

brake pedle rubber missing

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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LG57 SDO is a 2007 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int FX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 218,511 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 FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG57 SDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG57 SDO registered?

LG57 SDO is a 2007 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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The MOT history for LG57 SDO shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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