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LX54 BKU

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

273,058 mi
Last recorded273,058 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 BKU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 273,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 267,675 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 267,675 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 266,143 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 264,010 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 261,684 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 259,823 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 257,914 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 254,028 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 246,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 239,272 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 239,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 235,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 230,382 miles

engine oil coated

Fail 28 Jun 2014 230,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

engine oil coated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 224,089 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 215,926 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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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LX54 BKU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LX54 BKU, 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

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What year was LX54 BKU registered?

LX54 BKU is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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The MOT history for LX54 BKU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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