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LM54 MKV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

244,063 mi
Last recorded244,063 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 MKV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 244,063 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 244,063 miles

Emissions not tested to much black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play CENTRE BAR NEAR SIDE TRACK ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected STEERING IDLER (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 232,543 miles

both rear spring bushes slightly play steering idle slightly play

offside front steering ball joint slightly play steering box slightly leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2018 218,189 miles

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated most rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 218,188 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated most rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 210,009 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 210,008 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,850 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 170,410 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 170,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 158,715 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 153,079 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement most forward both sides (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 153,078 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement most forward both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 147,689 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 147,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 139,104 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 128,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 118,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,506 miles

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 MKV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc 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 MKV, 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 MKV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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