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LR05 GDE

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

319,928 mi
Last recorded319,928 miles
Recorded on9 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 GDE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 319,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 308,678 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018
Pass 6 Apr 2018 289,829 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 289,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 281,788 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 273,454 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 273,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016
Pass 4 Apr 2016 256,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 249,634 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 240,006 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 229,748 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 229,276 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 217,328 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 207,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 193,550 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 GDE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

LR05 GDE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is LR05 GDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 GDE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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