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LG05 DZK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

217,052 mi
Last recorded217,052 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 217,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 215,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 211,018 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 194,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 181,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 174,837 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 174,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 167,281 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 159,468 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 151,270 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 142,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 134,530 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 126,702 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 118,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 109,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 100,462 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,036 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,851 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 DZK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DZK, 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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What year was LG05 DZK registered?

LG05 DZK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LG05 DZK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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