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LC05 UOG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

263,189 mi
Last recorded263,189 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 UOG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 263,189 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 253,170 miles

parking brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 7 Mar 2019 250,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 232,784 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 221,746 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 210,630 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 210,470 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 203,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 189,499 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 189,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 168,661 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 146,632 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 146,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 127,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Apr 2013 127,212 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

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 UOG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UOG, 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 UOG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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