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LC05 BMO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

346,851 mi
Last recorded346,851 miles
Recorded on14 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 BMO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 346,851 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 346,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 344,192 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 344,191 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system central (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system centreal (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 334,534 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 324,180 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 324,180 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 311,987 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017
Pass 10 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from differential

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 288,919 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 288,917 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lense (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage road whell cover (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 278,644 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 266,735 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 257,111 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 241,026 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 227,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 212,358 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 BMO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BMO, 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 BMO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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