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LR54 LRK

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

385,792 mi
Last recorded385,792 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 LRK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 385,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 373,026 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 373,026 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 363,892 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 363,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer bar inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 351,579 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 351,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 340,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 329,490 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 329,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 318,728 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 318,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 305,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both inner sills distorted

o/s/f foglamp damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2016 305,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both inner sills distorted

o/s/f foglamp damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2016 295,088 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 283,401 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015
Fail 2 Oct 2014 259,172 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 259,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 253,143 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 253,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 234,436 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 LRK is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LRK, 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 LRK is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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