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LR05 AVZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

313,051 mi
Last recorded313,051 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 AVZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 313,051 miles

service/parking brake efficiency just met requirement

Fail 24 Apr 2019 313,050 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 309,863 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 309,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 305,233 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 301,915 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 301,915 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 297,728 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 297,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 293,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R Ilea box has play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 293,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R Ilea box has play

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 289,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2016 245,707 miles

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

Oil Leak.

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 245,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil Leak.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 330,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 330,348 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 330,391 miles

Front wiper blads slightly worn

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 330,391 miles

Front wiper blads slightly worn

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 298,091 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 288,247 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

anti-slip provision slightly worn

Pass 17 Apr 2013 273,302 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 273,302 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 AVZ 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 59.1%.

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 LR05 AVZ, 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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What year was LR05 AVZ registered?

LR05 AVZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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