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LX53 OBB

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

485,425 mi
Last recorded485,425 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 485,425 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 477,325 miles

Fluid leaking from rear shaft

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 461,551 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 461,549 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 444,175 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 444,172 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 429,052 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 429,052 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

oil leak'

Pass 27 Nov 2015 416,331 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 416,331 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 397,514 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 397,514 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2014 366,435 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 366,435 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 222,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 222,345 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 OBB is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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