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LR05 GCY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 GCY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020
Fail 2 Jan 2020

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 314,598 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 304,238 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 304,238 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 292,013 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 292,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 284,894 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 284,894 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 276,966 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016
Pass 11 May 2016 261,031 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Fail 11 May 2016 261,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 253,102 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 240,246 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 230,041 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 230,041 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2014 208,542 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 208,500 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 198,055 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 183,168 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 GCY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GCY, 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 GCY registered?

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

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