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LM54 MKJ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

393,593 mi
Last recorded393,593 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 MKJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 393,593 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 393,493 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning & flashing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road more than 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 385,005 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 372,624 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 364,266 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 350,843 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 350,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Braking system leaking front flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 324,092 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 322,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB INSECURE IN LAMP (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 292,313 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 262,123 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 233,971 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 208,734 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 182,966 miles

OS dip beam pattern obscured but not dazzling other road users.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 182,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OS dip beam pattern obscured but not dazzling other road users.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 159,096 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 159,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2009 158,596 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Poor proformance from offside park brake

outer handbrake cable brocken

Fail 22 Jul 2009 158,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

outer handbrake cable brocken

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 MKJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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