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LM05 BFE

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

254,334 mi
Last recorded254,334 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 BFE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 254,334 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 248,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 248,186 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 241,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 235,583 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 230,819 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 230,819 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced illumines with other light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold in inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 228,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 217,931 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 214,214 miles

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

center exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2016 205,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 196,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 184,973 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 184,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 170,472 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 144,460 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 BFE 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 LM05 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

LM05 BFE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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