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LC05 BLX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

283,410 mi
Last recorded283,410 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 BLX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 283,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 278,501 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 278,501 miles

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 274,440 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 262,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 254,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 247,407 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 239,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 231,188 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 224,002 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 213,851 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 192,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 182,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 160,629 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 BLX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC05 BLX registered?

LC05 BLX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is LC05 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 BLX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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