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LM54 MKG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Lpg 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

420,426 mi
Last recorded420,426 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 MKG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 420,426 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 412,586 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 400,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 399,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 377,451 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 366,725 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 348,747 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 348,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch under seat (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seat belt mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch under seat (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seat belt mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 343,583 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 343,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 324,173 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Knocking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Knocking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 297,015 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2018 297,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear where it goes through the chassis at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 266,517 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 266,514 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Offside & Nearside (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened marked with yellow chalk (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 251,723 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 247,629 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 247,213 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 247,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 233,195 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 233,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 217,797 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 217,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 203,713 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 203,582 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 191,257 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 191,237 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 177,853 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 164,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 164,690 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 148,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 148,392 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 148,316 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Seepage of oil from steering box

Fail 9 Nov 2009 148,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Seepage of oil from steering box

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 MKG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MKG, 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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LM54 MKG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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