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LT54 UKP

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

360,676 mi
Last recorded360,676 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 UKP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 360,676 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 360,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 343,329 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 343,327 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 328,320 miles

Gear box pco seal missing

O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit

O/S/R Wing corrosion

O/S/R under passenger seat slight inside corrosion but welding has been done from out side

front fog lamps not working

in boot slight corrosion

rear propshaft gaiter split

Fail 15 Dec 2016 328,320 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit

O/S/R Wing corrosion

O/S/R under passenger seat slight inside corrosion but welding has been done from out side

front brakes requirements just met

front fog lamps not working

gear box oil leaks

ignition barrel loose

in boot slight corrosion

pco seal damaged

rear propshaft gaiter split

steering idler has play

engine oil leaks

Pass 15 Jun 2016 314,059 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 314,059 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f steering idle slight play

sings of engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Dec 2015 308,899 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 308,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Propeller do nut worn out .

sings of engine oi leaks

sings of gear box oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2015 301,282 miles

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

LOWER STEERING COLUMN BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 8 May 2015 301,282 miles

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

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

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

LOWER STEERING COLUMN BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 292,921 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

alternator pully noisey

Fail 31 Oct 2014 292,921 miles

Brake pump drive system defective (3.6.F.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

alternator pully noisey

pco seal at g/box missing

timing cover crank shaft seal leaking

Pass 19 May 2014 285,948 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

gear box cooler pipe leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2013 277,209 miles

steering lock insecure. Front fog lights n/w.

Fail 24 Oct 2013 277,209 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside 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 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

steering lock insecure. Front fog lights n/w.

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 UKP is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UKP, 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 UKP is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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