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LC05 UOO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

348,414 mi
Last recorded348,414 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 UOO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 348,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 347,221 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 344,266 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play screw in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 339,392 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 334,905 miles

Nearside Parking brake reading low

Travel on parking brake, not excessive.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 334,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake reading low

Travel on parking brake, not excessive.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 328,431 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 322,676 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 316,958 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 310,521 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 303,984 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 303,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play long center (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering steering box mounting (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2015 297,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 290,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 283,184 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 283,184 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 277,219 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 268,155 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 268,155 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 260,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear prop CV joint boot damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2013 260,411 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear prop CV joint boot damaged

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 UOO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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