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LG05 DXO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

296,583 mi
Last recorded296,583 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 DXO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 296,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 296,582 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 293,138 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 289,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 289,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 289,134 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 287,909 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 287,824 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 286,882 miles

Oil leak from engine and gearbox ()

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

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 15 Feb 2017 284,796 miles

Oil leak from engine and transmission ()

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 284,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine and transmission ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 279,805 miles

Centre Front Oil leaks on underside of vehicle around steering box and transmission box.

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Brake light has one bulb not operating. (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 279,767 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete Brake pedal rubber cut showing metal/ secured by cable tie. (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Oil leaks on underside of vehicle around steering box and transmission box.

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Brake light has one bulb not operating. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread depth @ legal limit of 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 274,682 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 274,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 269,184 miles

offside front tyree balding outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2015 269,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyree balding outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 263,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 255,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 247,114 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 247,112 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 238,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 238,723 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 231,528 miles

Oil leak

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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LG05 DXO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LG05 DXO, 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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LG05 DXO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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