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LR05 LCA

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017
Pass 30 Mar 2017

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017
Pass 15 Sep 2016
Fail 12 Sep 2016

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 157,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 separate cracks (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015
Fail 10 Nov 2015

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015
Fail 1 Apr 2015

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014
Fail 21 Nov 2014

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 222,979 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 222,979 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Oct 2013

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013

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 LCA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LCA, 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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LR05 LCA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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