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LM05 XLR

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

335,675 mi
Last recorded335,675 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 XLR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 335,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 334,098 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 334,095 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door shuts on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 325,829 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt center bar off side track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 319,263 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 312,483 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 312,482 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 304,013 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 304,012 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 298,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 283,679 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 283,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play idle arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 158,801 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 254,124 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 222,527 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 206,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre stop light has abulb in a series not working

headlamp beam image deteriation

os wiper linkage worn

Pass 5 Feb 2014 206,501 miles

centre stop light has abulb in a series not working

headlamp beam image deteriation

os wiper linkage worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 189,803 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 189,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 XLR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XLR, 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 XLR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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