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LX54 BUF

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

330,713 mi
Last recorded330,713 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 BUF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 330,713 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 330,705 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers do not park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Slow in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner, as per marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 319,904 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 319,902 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 303,438 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 BUF is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX54 BUF, 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 LX54 BUF registered?

LX54 BUF is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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