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LM05 HXA

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

311,223 mi
Last recorded311,223 miles
Recorded on21 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 HXA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 311,223 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 307,074 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 307,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 298,683 miles

Damp round fuel tank, no visable leak

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 286,147 miles

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

service brake requirements just met

Pass 16 Feb 2018 280,956 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 270,344 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 257,418 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 257,407 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside front brake hose burst (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 244,228 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 230,781 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 230,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 217,256 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 207,949 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 188,971 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 173,771 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 159,473 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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LM05 HXA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HXA, 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 HXA registered?

LM05 HXA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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