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LG05 DZH

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

387,951 mi
Last recorded387,951 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 DZH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 387,951 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 387,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 376,750 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 376,750 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018
Fail 11 Oct 2018

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 350,263 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 339,408 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 339,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 326,504 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 326,191 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 326,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 312,464 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 312,464 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 299,783 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 299,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nail in Osf tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2015 286,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 272,236 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 272,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 255,607 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 255,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 240,615 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 240,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 233,009 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 233,009 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 225,006 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 225,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 208,899 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 208,899 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 DZH is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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