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LB54 OTV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

329,634 mi
Last recorded329,634 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 329,634 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 326,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 314,556 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 311,884 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in steering box

Fail 8 Feb 2018 311,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Aug 2017 307,624 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 287,789 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 287,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 260,745 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 259,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 259,853 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 244,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 234,162 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 234,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 226,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 217,194 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 217,193 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 OTV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OTV, 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 OTV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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