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LR54 WXE

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019
Fail 1 Oct 2019

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering damper bush worn.

Pass 17 May 2019
Fail 16 May 2019

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Flat rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018
Fail 14 Nov 2018

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 314,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 309,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 309,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017
Fail 13 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 288,140 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 288,140 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 280,016 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 280,016 miles

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Milage not working.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Milage not working.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 249,701 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 241,704 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 241,704 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 229,374 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 WXE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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