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LM54 WDJ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

341,863 mi
Last recorded341,863 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 341,863 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 341,863 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 31 Mar 2020 340,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 329,718 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 329,718 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal where bottom of rear door shuts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch around seat belt mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 325,225 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 325,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 317,550 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 306,377 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 306,377 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 298,107 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 282,456 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 268,639 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 268,639 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 256,291 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play front o/s track rod end has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 243,664 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 230,777 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 213,299 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 200,952 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 200,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 182,832 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 182,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 WDJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WDJ, 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 WDJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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