MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
367,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Body component likely to become detached Seat belt mounting area.(wheel arch ) (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Flat rubber (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear slight leak from the diff
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
gearbox leak
leak on nsr axle
oil leak
streeing box oil seal leaking
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on the inside edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on the inside edges
streeing box oil seal leaking
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil coated
steering box oil coated
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil coated
steering box oil coated
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LA54 BUW is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 LA54 BUW, 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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What year was LA54 BUW registered?
LA54 BUW is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 February 2005.
Is LA54 BUW safe to buy?
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