CarVerify

Free Car Check

LX53 OAG

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

300,097 mi
Last recorded300,097 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this London Taxis Int
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 OAG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 300,097 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 293,663 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 287,869 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 287,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 281,307 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 278,936 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs lipped

slight movement in nearside steering ball joints

Pass 2 Feb 2017 270,776 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 270,776 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 264,109 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 254,380 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015
Pass 6 Feb 2015
Pass 3 Sep 2014 256,539 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 256,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2014 226,213 miles

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

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

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
Full London Taxis Int Tx II reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LX53 OAG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAG, 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 OAG?

You can check the full history of LX53 OAG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LX53 OAG registered?

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

Is LX53 OAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 OAG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX53 OAG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LX53 OAG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.