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LK53 VVU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

522,468 mi
Last recorded522,468 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 VVU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 522,468 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 512,091 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 502,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 491,048 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 477,558 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 470,696 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 451,927 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 435,436 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 422,213 miles

oil leak

prop shaft worn

Front bothsides track rod end has a play

Pass 13 Feb 2015 402,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 402,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 18 Jan 2014

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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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LK53 VVU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LK53 VVU, 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 LK53 VVU registered?

LK53 VVU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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