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LR05 LCG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,594 mi
Last recorded69,594 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,212 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019
Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,678 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust outer skin is rusty

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Track Rod End has Slightly play Both side

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,688 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,733 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 55,733 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017
Pass 28 Nov 2016 50,589 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,370 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,343 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,753 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 36,301 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 36,301 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

oil leak from engine near side front inner wing

Pass 9 Jun 2014
Pass 2 Dec 2013

odemeter display malfuntion

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 LCG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue 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 LCG, 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 LCG registered?

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

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