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LT54 UKJ

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

291,767 mi
Last recorded291,767 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 UKJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 291,767 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 291,766 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 286,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 280,527 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 280,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 274,460 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 274,460 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 267,455 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 267,455 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 260,059 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 260,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 252,782 miles

Brake disc scored.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 252,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake disc scored.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 246,098 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 246,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 237,455 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 237,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 228,280 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 228,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 218,383 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 208,909 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 208,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 198,388 miles

middle exhaust box skin corossion

Fail 25 Mar 2014 198,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

middle exhaust box skin corossion

Pass 17 Sep 2013 187,176 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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LT54 UKJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LT54 UKJ, 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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LT54 UKJ is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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