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LB54 OSY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

315,401 mi
Last recorded315,401 miles
Recorded on7 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 OSY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 315,401 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 315,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 308,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 2 Jul 2019 308,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 2 Jan 2019 294,041 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 294,041 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 282,130 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 282,130 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Item mounted to interior of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 269,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 254,269 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 254,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 242,552 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 237,968 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 237,968 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 237,568 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 231,442 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 225,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 225,619 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 217,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,032 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 202,192 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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LB54 OSY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LB54 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

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

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