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LX53 CFA

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,518 mi
Last recorded111,518 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 CFA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 111,518 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pas box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 111,504 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork idler has play (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 106,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 106,494 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,138 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,693 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 127,904 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 127,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,111 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 69,529 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 69,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,059 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,882 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 30,552 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,830 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 11,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 1,396 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 213,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 213,244 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 CFA is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CFA, 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 CFA is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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