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LC05 BJZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

481,043 mi
Last recorded481,043 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 481,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 473,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 498,224 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 498,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 492,821 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 484,686 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 474,486 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 474,486 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 495,263 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 492,851 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 293,244 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 281,479 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 276,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 259,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 249,700 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 235,988 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 224,100 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 BJZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJZ, 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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LC05 BJZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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