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LG05 DYX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

321,710 mi
Last recorded321,710 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 321,710 miles

Front stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 320,391 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 318,797 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 318,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 308,348 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 308,345 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 302,716 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 302,716 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn Flat bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 293,996 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 284,054 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2018 284,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 273,710 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 263,445 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 255,077 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 255,077 miles

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

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 249,669 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 239,617 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 239,617 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable loose (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 228,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 218,441 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 205,824 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 205,824 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2013 194,917 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 194,917 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 181,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 DYX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DYX, 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 DYX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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