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LC05 UPD

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

309,512 mi
Last recorded309,512 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 UPD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 309,512 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 309,511 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 289,731 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 274,642 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 267,698 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 258,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 251,529 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 251,529 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 243,067 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 234,557 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 226,898 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 214,536 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 205,649 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 194,307 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 185,618 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 172,744 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 UPD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue 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 UPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC05 UPD?

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What year was LC05 UPD registered?

LC05 UPD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is LC05 UPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 UPD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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