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LC05 UPM

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

351,559 mi
Last recorded351,559 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 351,559 miles

advise osf drag arm ball joint on limit

Pass 25 Oct 2019 343,670 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 399,993 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 394,085 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 384,651 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 376,072 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 366,449 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2017 366,448 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/R Bumpstop Missing

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 26 May 2016 350,615 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015
Pass 23 May 2015 332,814 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 332,814 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

N/R Tyre N Rated

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2014 313,153 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 313,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 25 May 2013 286,508 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 286,508 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 UPM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UPM, 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 UPM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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