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LM05 VNN

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

318,272 mi
Last recorded318,272 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 318,272 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 310,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2021 310,570 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant level low

engine and gearbox oil leaks

nearside mirror loose but secure

rear differential noisy

throttle pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Mar 2021 310,548 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant level low

engine and gearbox oil leaks

nearside mirror loose but secure

rear differential noisy

throttle pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Jan 2020 307,360 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 301,074 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 293,074 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 293,074 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 284,861 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 277,707 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 269,737 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 269,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 261,167 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 252,529 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 252,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 243,407 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 243,407 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 233,353 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 233,030 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 233,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 223,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 212,562 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 202,374 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 191,665 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 191,665 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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 VNN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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