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LX53 CFL

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Pink Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

325,284 mi
Last recorded325,284 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 CFL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 325,284 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 312,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 303,126 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 297,510 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 297,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 288,477 miles

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

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

parking brake just meets requirements

Pass 22 Jun 2017 274,574 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 274,574 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 261,024 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 251,744 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 242,516 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 242,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure nuts (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure nuts (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front windows dont open or close

gearbox mount damaged

steeringbox has slight leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 229,526 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 217,610 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 202,563 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 192,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 179,592 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 CFL is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Pink with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CFL, 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 CFL is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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