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LM05 OSN

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

260,135 mi
Last recorded260,135 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 OSN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 260,135 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 248,151 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 236,121 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 231,743 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 224,327 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 224,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 217,175 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 209,502 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 209,502 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 202,230 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 202,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 192,895 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 185,680 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 185,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 177,744 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 168,480 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 157,880 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 157,880 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 OSN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM05 OSN registered?

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

Is LM05 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 OSN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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