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LM05 BEU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Lpg 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

340,028 mi
Last recorded340,028 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 BEU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 340,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 328,908 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 328,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 316,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 303,512 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 290,807 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 278,333 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 267,059 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 266,098 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 254,268 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Pass 28 Nov 2020 246,489 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 240,420 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 227,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 216,649 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 208,858 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 208,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 199,492 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 199,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 189,922 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 189,922 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 180,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 171,261 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Fail 5 Dec 2016 171,261 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jun 2016 166,041 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake back plate damp !!

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 166,041 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch !! (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake back plate damp !!

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 161,570 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop missing !

Oil leak !!

Fail 4 Dec 2015 161,570 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing !

Oil leak !!

Pass 8 Jun 2015 156,298 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 151,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 144,122 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 144,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 137,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 137,439 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 130,389 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 130,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LM05 BEU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 LM05 BEU, 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 LM05 BEU registered?

LM05 BEU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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