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LX53 CGK

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

238,976 mi
Last recorded238,976 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 CGK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 238,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 238,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 228,959 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 228,959 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour damaged (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boots (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 226,034 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 219,715 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

N/S/R leaf spring shackle has slight play in pin or bush

O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2016 213,342 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 213,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch area corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 205,760 miles

drivers side door corroded in places

Fail 20 Jan 2016 205,760 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

drivers side door corroded in places

sings of engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Jun 2015 194,761 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 194,761 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 180,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

a/c pully no good bearing gone

g/box oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 180,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

a/c pully no good bearing gone

g/box oil leak

pco seal at g/box damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Dec 2013 170,672 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 170,672 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,081 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 CGK is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CGK, 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 CGK is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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