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LC05 UOD

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

170,166 mi
Last recorded170,166 miles
Recorded on16 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 UOD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 170,166 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 170,166 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 168,402 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 168,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 158,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 158,167 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil leak and oil level too low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 149,794 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 149,791 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most rear (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018
Pass 21 Aug 2017 130,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2017 130,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,471 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 121,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016
Fail 10 Feb 2016

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 110,905 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 110,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 102,161 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2014

Milage not display.

Fail 18 Dec 2014

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Milage not display.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,176 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 76,176 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 60,095 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 60,095 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 UOD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 UOD, 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 UOD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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