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LX54 BUE

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

280,790 mi
Last recorded280,790 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 280,790 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 280,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced C PILLAR NEEDS CORRECT REPAIR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 276,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 266,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 256,244 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 255,876 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Suspension component insecurely attached steering idler (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2021 249,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 249,081 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 239,036 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 232,022 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 224,784 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 224,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 216,761 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 207,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 199,965 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 190,850 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 181,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2016 181,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 175,774 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 167,377 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 May 2015 167,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2014 159,614 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 149,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 140,125 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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LX54 BUE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BUE, 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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LX54 BUE is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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