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LS54 UZB

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

289,837 mi
Last recorded289,837 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 UZB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 289,837 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 283,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 274,615 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 274,614 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle cross member (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle cross member (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

exaust fowling propshaft

Pass 23 Oct 2018
Pass 25 Apr 2018 249,518 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 249,518 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 233,352 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 223,875 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 223,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 210,695 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 202,721 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 202,721 miles

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 194,294 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 181,310 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 181,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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)

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

osf & psr both fitted with "N" rating tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2014 166,813 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 154,137 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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LS54 UZB is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LS54 UZB, 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 UZB is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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