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LM05 MFU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

457,152 mi
Last recorded457,152 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 MFU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 457,152 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 432,260 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 410,022 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 410,014 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 410,009 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 395,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 388,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 375,858 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little return travel

Pass 13 Feb 2018 353,060 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 342,253 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 342,253 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 325,091 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 302,027 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 278,797 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 257,862 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 MFU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MFU, 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 MFU registered?

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

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