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LX53 OAU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationLX53 OAU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Slight play in ball joint .

Offside Front Slight play in ball joint .

Fail 24 Sep 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Slight play in ball joint .

Offside Front Slight play in ball joint .

Pass 26 Feb 2018
Pass 23 Feb 2018
Pass 7 Sep 2017
Pass 28 Feb 2017
Pass 27 Aug 2016
Fail 27 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 243,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015
Pass 26 Feb 2015
Pass 10 Sep 2014
Pass 3 Mar 2014
Pass 13 Sep 2013
Fail 10 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013

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 OAU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

LX53 OAU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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