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LF05 GFA

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

225,745 mi
Last recorded225,745 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 GFA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 225,745 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 217,364 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 209,187 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak Hub ()

Offside Oil leak Gearbox pipes ()

Oil leak Rear of engine above gbox ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 199,773 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 189,714 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 178,356 miles

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

both rear hub seals leaking at back plate

Pass 25 Jun 2015 169,003 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 161,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 152,730 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 152,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

oil leak at o/s and n/s/r brake back plates

Pass 7 Jan 2014 144,682 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 134,432 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 134,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 125,930 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 125,880 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 116,431 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 107,197 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 95,973 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 87,204 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,721 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 77,705 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LF05 GFA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LF05 GFA, 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 LF05 GFA registered?

LF05 GFA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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