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LR05 GBZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

235,880 mi
Last recorded235,880 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 235,880 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 226,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 218,073 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 214,968 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 214,964 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

past emission but black smoke from exhaust systerm

Pass 29 Nov 2017 206,634 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 190,609 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 190,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 183,950 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 178,110 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 171,259 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush STRONG ADVISE (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 158,675 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 144,343 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 132,494 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 118,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 105,998 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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LR05 GBZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

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

Is LR05 GBZ safe to buy?

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