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LS54 UYL

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

309,775 mi
Last recorded309,775 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 UYL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 309,775 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 309,773 miles

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

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 304,869 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 304,869 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 304,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch most rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 297,095 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2018 297,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 290,141 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 290,118 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 281,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 275,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2017 275,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush x2 (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 270,272 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 262,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel strong advise (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 254,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 246,258 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 237,961 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 292,178 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 218,338 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013 218,220 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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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LS54 UYL is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LS54 UYL, 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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LS54 UYL is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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