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LR05 AVN

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,665 mi
Last recorded155,665 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 AVN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 155,665 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 155,663 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when fog light applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 154,589 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 152,793 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 151,809 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 150,923 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 150,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 147,660 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 147,659 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 142,486 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 142,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 138,275 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 130,939 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 130,939 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 124,915 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 120,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 114,890 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 109,226 miles

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

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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LR05 AVN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR05 AVN, 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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LR05 AVN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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