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LC05 UPK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

287,658 mi
Last recorded287,658 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 287,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 286,090 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 282,056 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 282,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 275,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 269,818 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 263,541 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 249,559 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 236,524 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 227,773 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 227,773 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 217,945 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 217,945 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UPK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

LC05 UPK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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