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LR54 WXL

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

414,275 mi
Last recorded414,275 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 414,275 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 414,265 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Engine bay (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 398,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 398,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 380,516 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 273,498 miles

park brake 16%

Fail 10 Nov 2015 273,262 miles

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 255,077 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 255,016 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 237,986 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 237,964 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 218,401 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 218,318 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 194,715 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 194,685 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 178,264 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 178,250 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 160,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2012 143,648 miles

Rear brake imbalance

Fail 10 May 2012 143,617 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 125,522 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 125,511 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 May 2011 108,286 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 88,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 68,746 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 68,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,466 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

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

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 WXL is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WXL, 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 WXL is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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