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LR54 BYU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,217 mi
Last recorded202,217 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 BYU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 202,217 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 202,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 197,736 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 197,736 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 197,706 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 197,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 191,523 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018
Pass 19 Mar 2018 178,683 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 178,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 172,535 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 172,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 172,511 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 171,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 169,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 164,133 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 164,132 miles

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

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering damper bush (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 158,344 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 158,344 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 151,947 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2014 151,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 144,641 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 144,641 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 137,499 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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LR54 BYU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LR54 BYU, 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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LR54 BYU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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