MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,509 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
clutch pedel slight play
diff oil leaking
oil can in rear boot leaking oil
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch pedel slight play
diff oil leaking
oil can in rear boot leaking oil
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
MV53 GYO is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Gold with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.
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 MV53 GYO, 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
How do I check the history of MV53 GYO?
You can check the full history of MV53 GYO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MV53 GYO registered?
MV53 GYO is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 January 2004.
Is MV53 GYO safe to buy?
The MOT history for MV53 GYO shows 24 tests with a 45.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MV53 GYO have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MV53 GYO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.