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LA54 BTV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

309,930 mi
Last recorded309,930 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 BTV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 309,930 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill chalked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced boot area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced boot area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 308,876 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019
Fail 22 Oct 2019

Central Stop lamp(s) not working less than 50% (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 285,463 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 284,451 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 284,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side's (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 260,514 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 252,281 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 244,051 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 235,912 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 225,282 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015
Pass 11 Nov 2014
Pass 6 May 2014 193,803 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 187,270 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013

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

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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LA54 BTV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 250,591 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LA54 BTV, 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 21 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA54 BTV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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