MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
422,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Fuel hose insecure from filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts u bolts loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.
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LC05 BLJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 LC05 BLJ, 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 BLJ registered?
LC05 BLJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 April 2005.
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