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LA54 BUW

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

367,441 mi
Last recorded367,441 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 367,441 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 367,439 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 356,058 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 342,610 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 342,610 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 329,572 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 317,243 miles

Nearside Rear slight leak from the diff

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 304,471 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 293,928 miles

gearbox leak

leak on nsr axle

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 283,697 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 269,500 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 257,532 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 242,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 242,173 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 231,212 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 231,212 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 217,866 miles

engine oil coated

steering box oil coated

Fail 28 Oct 2013 217,866 miles

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.

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 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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LA54 BUW is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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