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LC05 BKX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

268,400 mi
Last recorded268,400 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 BKX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 268,400 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 268,400 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jul 2019 267,318 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper Arm Insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 243,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 230,242 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 217,352 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 209,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 199,257 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 195,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 190,629 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 187,235 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 181,187 miles

offside rear tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 173,746 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 164,420 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 BKX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BKX, 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 BKX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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