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LB05 NGE

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

264,477 mi
Last recorded264,477 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 NGE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 264,477 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 259,017 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 253,238 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 253,238 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 248,152 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 242,170 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 242,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 235,631 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 229,379 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 229,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 222,565 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 222,565 miles

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 216,616 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 208,270 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 200,505 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 191,563 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 182,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 172,465 miles

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 NGE 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 77.8%.

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 LB05 NGE, 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 LB05 NGE registered?

LB05 NGE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LB05 NGE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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