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LR05 LCF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

449,978 mi
Last recorded449,978 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 LCF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 449,978 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 449,978 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 438,147 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 419,740 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 419,740 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 403,401 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 386,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 369,334 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 352,715 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 334,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 317,385 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 300,949 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 284,108 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 264,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 245,236 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 224,801 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 LCF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red 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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR05 LCF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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