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LY52 ZSO

2003 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

335,534 mi
Last recorded335,534 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II260,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 ZSO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 335,534 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 332,223 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 327,200 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 323,205 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 308,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 289,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 247,820 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 247,809 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

o/s parking records no effort ( cable seized )

Pass 21 Aug 2013 238,151 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 229,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

n/s headlamp damaged - beam pattern not affected

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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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LY52 ZSO is a 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 260,966 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 LY52 ZSO, 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 23 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY52 ZSO is a 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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