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LC05 BNZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

275,127 mi
Last recorded275,127 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 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 BNZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 275,127 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 275,125 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed Idler Box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 271,137 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 264,059 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 258,585 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable idler box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 252,041 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 248,696 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 248,696 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box. (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box assy bolts loose. (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 232,809 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 210,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 192,442 miles

Damage windscreen.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 192,442 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Damage windscreen.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 170,716 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 BNZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BNZ, 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 BNZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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