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LB05 NFU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

295,093 mi
Last recorded295,093 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 295,093 miles

brake pipes surface rust in areas

exhaust outer casings corroded/

minor oil \pas leak

rear leaf spring bushes minor play/perishing

sill covers fitted,,,tops sills door reveals,surface rust

steering box minor play/leak

Pass 8 Jan 2020

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 301,885 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 294,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018
Fail 29 Jun 2018

Front Position lamp not working both side's (4.2.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018
Pass 17 Jun 2017

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

service brake efficiency just met requirement

Fail 17 Jun 2017

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

service brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 21 Jan 2017 260,851 miles

service brake just met the legal requirement

Fail 21 Jan 2017 260,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

service brake just met the legal requirement

Pass 11 Jun 2016 249,652 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 242,263 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 242,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 232,076 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 232,076 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 223,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 223,826 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 212,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 212,739 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 202,938 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 190,917 miles

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

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 NFU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NFU, 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 NFU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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