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LG05 DYO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

283,670 mi
Last recorded283,670 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 DYO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 283,670 miles

Rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2019 283,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 273,927 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 262,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 248,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 237,036 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 225,648 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 217,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint box wet (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 209,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 201,189 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 201,189 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 192,472 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 183,853 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r handbrake efficency only just meet

Pass 5 Mar 2014 174,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2013 165,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 156,162 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 156,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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 DYO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DYO, 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 DYO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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