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LX53 CDE

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2018

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 157,606 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 157,606 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 148,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 139,564 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2015 119,573 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2014 107,695 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 95,548 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 5 Dec 2013 90,803 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,628 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyresperished

front discs worn

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 CDE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CDE, 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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What year was LX53 CDE registered?

LX53 CDE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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