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LC05 UOL

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

459,652 mi
Last recorded459,652 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 UOL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 459,652 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 410,062 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 394,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 377,774 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 357,498 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 346,939 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 332,243 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 322,433 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 314,774 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 308,678 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 308,678 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 297,584 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 293,720 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 285,054 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 264,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 264,395 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 UOL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

LC05 UOL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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