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LG05 DYF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Gas 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

452,615 mi
Last recorded452,615 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 DYF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 452,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 437,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 424,349 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 413,689 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 413,637 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 397,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 384,312 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 368,163 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 358,422 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 351,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 332,395 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 317,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 304,286 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 304,285 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 290,340 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing low

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 284,850 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 256,637 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre near wear bars

Pass 25 Feb 2016 236,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 236,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 236,016 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 224,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 224,828 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 209,527 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 209,527 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 195,441 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 180,249 miles

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 DYF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc gas engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DYF, 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 DYF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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