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LB54 OSC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

303,048 mi
Last recorded303,048 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 OSC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 303,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 301,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 292,981 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 292,980 miles

Central Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission to radiater (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering idler gear slight play

n/ s reverse light n/w

Pass 19 Sep 2018 284,813 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 284,813 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 274,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 263,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 255,659 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 246,883 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 236,636 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 236,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 230,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 218,510 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 218,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 205,911 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 197,955 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 171,709 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has a lot of play

nearside track rod end has a lot of play

play in both upper suspension arm bushes

play in offside draglink end ball joint

play in offside upper suspension arm ball joint

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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LB54 OSC 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 LB54 OSC, 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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LB54 OSC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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