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LX53 CGU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

250,580 mi
Last recorded250,580 miles
Recorded on28 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 CGU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 250,580 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019
Fail 28 Jan 2019

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper bj. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper bj. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Beside vin .number. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 237,184 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 231,696 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 229,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 208,272 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 205,827 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 192,220 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 164,902 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 164,902 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 135,678 miles

Neaside rear fof light not working.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CGU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue 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 CGU, 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 CGU registered?

LX53 CGU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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