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LR05 AWA

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

328,971 mi
Last recorded328,971 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 328,971 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 328,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 327,729 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 327,729 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 318,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 307,498 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 294,876 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Small amount of lift (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2017 280,360 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 263,759 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016
Pass 21 Mar 2016 236,639 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 220,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 202,662 miles

exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2015 202,662 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2014 184,429 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014
Pass 23 Sep 2013 164,944 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 158,842 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 158,842 miles

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

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

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

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 AWA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AWA, 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 AWA registered?

LR05 AWA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is LR05 AWA safe to buy?

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