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LX53 CCY

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

282,536 mi
Last recorded282,536 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 CCY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 282,536 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 282,536 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 265,708 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 265,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 249,889 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2017 249,887 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2017 249,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2017 231,442 miles

all four tyres perished

play in steering system

Pass 24 Aug 2016 218,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 210,920 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 202,110 miles

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

play in steering system found at wheels strong advise

Pass 14 Jan 2015 193,747 miles

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

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

play in steering system

Fail 13 Jan 2015 193,747 miles

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

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

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

play in steering system

Pass 17 Jul 2014 185,857 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 169,246 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 151,475 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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LX53 CCY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX53 CCY, 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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LX53 CCY is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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