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LR54 FBY

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,976 mi
Last recorded179,976 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 FBY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 179,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2023 179,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2022 174,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes covered in grease/oil from nearside to central (1.1.11 (c))

Gearknob insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage vehicle is covered in oil from engine hard to see. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 174,617 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes covered in grease/oil from nearside to central (1.1.11 (c))

Gearknob insecure

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage vehicle is covered in oil from engine hard to see. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 168,999 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 168,999 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 156,548 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 160,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 156,037 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 151,710 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin brake close to legal limit Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 149,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 146,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 141,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 135,153 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 135,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 129,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 123,302 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 123,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 116,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 116,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 108,150 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,773 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,964 miles

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

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

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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LR54 FBY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LR54 FBY, 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 LR54 FBY registered?

LR54 FBY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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