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LG05 DZF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

237,014 mi
Last recorded237,014 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 237,014 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 237,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 230,310 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 225,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 223,399 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 223,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 218,987 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 218,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 212,847 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 205,761 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 195,173 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 184,680 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 172,179 miles

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2016 172,179 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 162,525 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 162,525 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 149,918 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 137,553 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 137,551 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 124,205 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 116,647 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 107,009 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 DZF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DZF, 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 DZF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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