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LC05 UPB

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

356,645 mi
Last recorded356,645 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 UPB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2019 356,645 miles

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm both sides (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 347,104 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 335,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 321,193 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 310,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 296,995 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 285,157 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 276,286 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 268,425 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 259,301 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 250,496 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 242,642 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 232,719 miles

gearbox oil leak at seal

Pass 30 May 2013 224,506 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 UPB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

LC05 UPB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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