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LL54 EOW

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

342,476 mi
Last recorded342,476 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL54 EOW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 342,476 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 342,476 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake valve leaking Servo area. (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 331,513 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 331,513 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 322,061 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 322,061 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 314,580 miles

Oil leak Excessive ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 314,580 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak Excessive ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 302,017 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 302,017 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 291,134 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 291,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 280,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 280,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake cable (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 263,143 miles

Offside headlamp frosted up.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 263,143 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose Missing. (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working Stays on. (1.3.2b)

Offside headlamp frosted up.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 9,956 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 9,956 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper 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 19 Mar 2015 235,670 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 235,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 225,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 214,073 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

offside headlamp detetiorated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 203,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2013 203,295 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cable deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2013 188,173 miles

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

centre stop lamp - 1 bulb not working

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 188,173 miles

centre stop lamp - 1 bulb not working

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

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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LL54 EOW is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LL54 EOW, 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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LL54 EOW is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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