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LX53 CFN

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,733 mi
Last recorded131,733 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 CFN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 131,733 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 124,976 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 119,997 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,426 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2018 116,426 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler arm has excessive movement (2.2.B.1h)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 May 2017 109,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 102,212 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 102,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,605 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,926 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 89,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,769 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,413 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,194 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 57,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,851 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 CFN is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red 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 CFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX53 CFN?

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What year was LX53 CFN registered?

LX53 CFN is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is LX53 CFN safe to buy?

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