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LC05 BOF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

448,165 mi
Last recorded448,165 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 448,165 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 448,165 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 430,026 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 422,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners. ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip, (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 417,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 405,785 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 390,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 361,887 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 329,296 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 298,401 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 263,331 miles

OS head lamp on lowest possible setting up down adjuster inop.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre not fully inflated.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 232,191 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 224,585 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 213,803 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 196,907 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 196,889 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 182,841 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 153,724 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 BOF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BOF, 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 BOF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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