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LC05 BJK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,897 mi
Last recorded98,897 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 BJK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,897 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 94,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 94,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 294,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 281,202 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 281,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 272,688 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 261,720 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 252,159 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 247,094 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 246,417 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 233,750 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 233,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 224,558 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 211,056 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 199,212 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 186,080 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 186,080 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 174,649 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 160,655 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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LC05 BJK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC05 BJK, 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 LC05 BJK registered?

LC05 BJK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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