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LX53 CHC

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Pink Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019
Pass 28 Jan 2019 366,371 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018
Pass 1 Mar 2018 338,849 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 338,849 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2017
Pass 21 Feb 2017

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 320,219 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016
Fail 15 Feb 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 307,040 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 287,008 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 287,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 276,914 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 276,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

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 CHC 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 70.6%.

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 CHC, 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 CHC registered?

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

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