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LB05 NFO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

453,014 mi
Last recorded453,014 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 NFO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 453,014 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 453,014 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Intermediate drop arm deformed Idler Box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also Has A Flat Spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 447,439 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 447,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 433,086 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 433,086 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Idler box (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 415,476 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 415,476 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 401,451 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 401,451 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 384,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front worn inner edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 384,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front worn inner edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 373,238 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 373,238 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 359,693 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 359,693 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

Oil leak.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 348,486 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 336,903 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 327,170 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 327,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 316,052 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 316,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 304,433 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 292,875 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 292,843 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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LB05 NFO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 LB05 NFO, 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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LB05 NFO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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