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LC05 BNL

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

297,116 mi
Last recorded297,116 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 BNL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 297,116 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 297,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 263,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 255,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 243,655 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 243,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 232,542 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 232,495 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 222,198 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 215,643 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 BNL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BNL, 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 BNL registered?

LC05 BNL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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