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LG05 DXX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

379,086 mi
Last recorded379,086 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 DXX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 379,086 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020
Fail 3 Aug 2020

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019
Pass 25 Jun 2019 353,994 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 343,562 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 333,181 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 333,181 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 323,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017
Pass 20 Dec 2016 303,146 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 295,158 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015
Pass 23 Jun 2015 274,747 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 262,990 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 252,936 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 240,695 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 240,694 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,949 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 22,927 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 DXX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG05 DXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG05 DXX registered?

LG05 DXX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LG05 DXX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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