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LR05 GCZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

357,833 mi
Last recorded357,833 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 357,833 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 351,215 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 338,377 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 338,377 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission offside pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 332,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 324,443 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 324,423 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both side (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 317,838 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 308,835 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 300,645 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 300,606 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 291,144 miles

Both front wheel bearings have some slight free play

Pass 20 Jul 2015 283,514 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 263,253 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 253,201 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 242,915 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 GCZ 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 81.3%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

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

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