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LB54 OTJ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

324,842 mi
Last recorded324,842 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 OTJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 324,842 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 324,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 317,173 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 309,763 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 298,349 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 298,242 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 298,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer seal where bottom of rear door shuts (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated push in button not working (3.1.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 282,233 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 282,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 268,315 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 257,365 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 241,941 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 241,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 230,648 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 230,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 May 2015 217,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 217,953 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 205,759 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 185,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 170,432 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 154,321 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 OTJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OTJ, 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 OTJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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