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LM05 HWY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

322,763 mi
Last recorded322,763 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 322,763 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 322,157 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 315,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018
Fail 11 Jun 2018

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 290,277 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 290,277 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 276,881 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 276,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 263,345 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 263,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 249,866 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 237,683 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 221,620 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 206,874 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 192,675 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 179,796 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 165,631 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 165,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 HWY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HWY, 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 HWY registered?

LM05 HWY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LM05 HWY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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