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MW53 JZG

2004 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

16,139 mi
Last recorded16,139 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II246,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 JZG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 16,139 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 15,927 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 15,771 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 15,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 15,570 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 14,968 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 14,956 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 14,951 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 14,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 14,951 miles

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2014 14,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 14,951 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 14,940 miles

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

Off side front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 30 Apr 2013 14,940 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Off side front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,916 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 14,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,819 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,240 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 8,935 miles

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

Near-side wiper linkage is loose and could jam.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,935 miles

Near-side wiper linkage is loose and could jam.

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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MW53 JZG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MW53 JZG, 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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MW53 JZG is a 2004 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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