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LB05 NHC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

342,173 mi
Last recorded342,173 miles
Recorded on14 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 NHC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 342,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 332,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 262,272 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 262,272 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 253,755 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 245,456 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2017 245,362 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2016 225,159 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 225,157 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 219,008 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 219,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seat belt function is obscured due to the seat

Pass 15 Dec 2015 216,721 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 216,721 miles

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

power steering reservoir empty

Pass 13 Jul 2015 205,300 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 205,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nsr hub seal leaking

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 192,381 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 166,155 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 NHC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NHC, 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 NHC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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