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LB54 OTC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

147,365 mi
Last recorded147,365 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 147,365 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 147,162 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 146,729 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 146,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and slight play (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and slight play (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 145,807 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 138,162 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 130,648 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 124,841 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 124,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 110,807 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 110,722 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 107,418 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 104,051 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 100,308 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 98,236 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,805 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 89,090 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 OTC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

LB54 OTC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is LB54 OTC safe to buy?

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