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LC05 UPF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Lpg 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

411,215 mi
Last recorded411,215 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 UPF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 411,215 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 398,432 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 386,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 374,644 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 362,045 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 360,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 360,440 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sil and outer sill adjacent to seat belt mount n/s tip seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 347,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Middle inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 347,746 miles

Front Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Middle inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 340,732 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 321,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 309,666 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 309,664 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring both (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2017 300,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 289,402 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 280,478 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 269,085 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 260,327 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 247,106 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 235,599 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 221,203 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 209,134 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 195,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 UPF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UPF, 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 UPF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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