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LM54 FZV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 FZV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 321,924 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 315,923 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 315,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 301,624 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint

Fail 12 Jan 2017 301,624 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 289,734 miles

Front both sides brake discs lipped

Front both sides wiper blades wearing

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box detoriating

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and steering joints (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 289,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing both ball joints split pins missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front both sides brake discs lipped

Front both sides wiper blades wearing

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box detoriating

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and steering joints (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 272,672 miles

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

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 272,668 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as-marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as-marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 262,027 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 262,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 262,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 255,766 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 244,935 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 244,935 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 235,988 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 235,988 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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LM54 FZV 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 52.6%.

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 LM54 FZV, 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 LM54 FZV registered?

LM54 FZV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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