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LM05 MFN

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

339,921 mi
Last recorded339,921 miles
Recorded on9 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 MFN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 339,921 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 339,921 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 332,319 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 332,318 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018
Fail 8 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Front gearbox pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 241,481 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 241,481 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box. (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 236,173 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 236,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box. (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner. (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 227,072 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 227,072 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure steering idlier has excessive movement in shaft (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 222,969 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 222,969 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box (2.2.B.1g)

Nsr Hub seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 218,527 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 218,527 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box (2.2.B.1g)

Coolant leak

Nsr hub seal leaking

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 213,655 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 213,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play idler box (2.2.B.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 209,333 miles

Nsr hub seal leaking

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014

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

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

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

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2014

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2014

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside idler arm has slight play

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

offside outer brake disc scored

Pass 25 Sep 2013 190,866 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 MFN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFN, 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 MFN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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