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LG05 DYC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

318,050 mi
Last recorded318,050 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 318,050 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 311,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 303,077 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 296,590 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 288,205 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 282,608 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 275,635 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 269,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 260,863 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 260,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 251,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 239,616 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 239,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 234,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 227,419 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013
Pass 19 Mar 2013 215,159 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 215,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 DYC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DYC, 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 DYC registered?

LG05 DYC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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