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LB54 OSN

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,649 mi
Last recorded165,649 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 OSN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 165,649 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 165,639 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 165,639 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 151,711 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 134,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner wheel arch, and heavily covered in underseal (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 117,401 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 117,401 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 98,414 miles

Slight oil leaks.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,369 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 77,369 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 56,049 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 56,037 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,097 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 43,073 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,313 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 17,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake disc pitted

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 OSN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OSN, 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 LB54 OSN registered?

LB54 OSN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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