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LG05 EAF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

269,535 mi
Last recorded269,535 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 269,535 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 269,535 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 267,047 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 261,030 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 255,663 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 249,785 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 243,265 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 241,823 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 222,771 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 222,771 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2015 215,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 205,573 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 197,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 189,105 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 180,698 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 162,496 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 EAF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

LG05 EAF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LG05 EAF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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