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LM05 HXE

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Lpg 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

448,103 mi
Last recorded448,103 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 HXE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 448,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 435,781 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 424,465 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 416,679 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 416,679 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill with in body mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill with in body mountain area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play centre bar off side track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 405,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 394,861 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 394,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 394,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 383,239 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 371,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 367,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 366,951 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 366,949 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 362,834 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 349,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 349,829 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 344,613 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 338,777 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear box deteriorated

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2018 330,045 miles

engine water leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 317,760 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 309,260 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 309,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 298,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 286,474 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 286,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 271,412 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 257,366 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 240,585 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 225,253 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 223,528 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 206,790 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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 HXE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HXE, 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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LM05 HXE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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