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LB05 NGU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

349,778 mi
Last recorded349,778 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 NGU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 349,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 339,272 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 339,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 331,464 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 319,629 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 307,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 328,511 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 328,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 318,005 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 306,917 miles

service/parking brakes efficiencies just met requirements

Fail 23 Aug 2016 306,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

service/parking brakes efficiencies just met requirements

Pass 18 Feb 2016 296,054 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 283,323 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 283,323 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 270,575 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 256,511 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 244,629 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 231,023 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 NGU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour 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 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

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

Is LB05 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 NGU 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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