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LC05 BKO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

369,855 mi
Last recorded369,855 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 BKO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 369,855 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 369,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 350,939 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 350,938 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 15,940 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 367,062 miles

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

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2021 357,086 miles

Coolant leak radiator drain plug ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 357,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak radiator drain plug ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 346,794 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 346,782 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 338,334 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 316,368 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 296,084 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 275,365 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 453,666 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 235,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 386,962 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 192,540 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 149,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 168,447 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 BKO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BKO, 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 BKO registered?

LC05 BKO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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