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LB54 OTP

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

280,349 mi
Last recorded280,349 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 280,349 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure plug repair on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 280,336 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 280,336 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 288,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 288,248 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 277,082 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 268,114 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 268,114 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 259,367 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 259,367 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 254,195 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 246,285 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 233,585 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 233,585 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 221,670 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 221,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 208,726 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 208,726 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 201,729 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 197,533 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 193,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 186,814 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 186,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 180,757 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 OTP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

LB54 OTP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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